The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 165 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 29,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and an inch lower than the Citroen DS 4 HDi 165.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
59
67.8
74.7
60
71.3
80.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
60 in
99
162.6
102.8
168.3
162.6 in
Length
168.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
161 hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
41 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
654 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
654 mi
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Citroen DS 4 HDi 165
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
