The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 e-HDi 115 ETG6 (12 - 14)
€ 21,500

€ 23,800

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.9 inches shorter and 2.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb

Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.68 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
113 hp
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.1 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
28.1 lb/hp
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
62 mpg
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
21 mpg
city
56 mpg
37 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
981 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
981 mi
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
78.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 e-HDi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft