The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Citroen C4 THP 155 EGS6 (10 - 15)
€ 22,200
€ 25,700
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 THP 155
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 THP 155
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.23 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 THP 155
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 THP 155
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
154 hp
Citroen C4 THP 155
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 THP 155
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 THP 155
124 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 THP 155
▶ REPLAY
20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.32 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
19.32 lb/hp
Citroen C4 THP 155
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 THP 155
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
37 mpg
Citroen C4 THP 155
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
380 mi
Range
583 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
583 mi
Citroen C4 THP 155
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
121.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Citroen C4 THP 155
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Citroen C4 THP 155
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
