The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 THP 155 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 25,700
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the VW New Beetle 1.6 is 7.9 inches shorter and 2.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 THP 155
59
67.8
74.7
59
70.4
80.7
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
59 in
Height
59 in
99
162.6
102.7
170.4
162.6 in
Length
170.4 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 THP 155
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
90 lb
3.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 THP 155
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 THP 155
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
154 hp
Citroen C4 THP 155
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 THP 155
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 THP 155
109 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 THP 155
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.32 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
19.32 lb/hp
Citroen C4 THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 THP 155
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen C4 THP 155
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
583 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
583 mi
Citroen C4 THP 155
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen C4 THP 155
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen C4 THP 155
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
