The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 HDi 90 (10 - 15)
€ 21,500
€ 19,800
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 HDi 90
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 HDi 90
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.76 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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
91 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
91 hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 HDi 90
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.01 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
31.01 lb/hp
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
57 mpg
Citroen C4 HDi 90
21 mpg
city
48 mpg
37 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
909 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
909 mi
Citroen C4 HDi 90
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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Citroen C4 HDi 90
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 HDi 90
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
