The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 (15 - 18)
€ 20,800
€ 24,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 6.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start.
VW New Beetle 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
59
67.8
74.7
59.1
71.3
80.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
59.1 in
99
162.6
102.8
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.57 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
128 hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
109 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
48 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
432 mi
Range
761 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
761 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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).
92.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
92.9 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
DS Automobiles DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
