The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 HDi 115 (12 - 13)
€ 21,500
€ 23,400
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo 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 115.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
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 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.15 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen DS 4 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen DS 4 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
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
112 hp
Citroen DS 4 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 DS 4 HDi 115
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
50 mpg
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
21 mpg
city
40 mpg
37 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
793 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
793 mi
Citroen DS 4 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).
96.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen DS 4 HDi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
