The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100 (15 - 17)
€ 20,100
€ 22,500
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 7.9 inches shorter and 2.7 inches narrower.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
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 1.9 TDI
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.67 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
98 hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
187 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
187 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
584 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
28.68 lb/hp
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
65 mpg
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
1036 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
1036 mi
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Environmental Impact
111 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).
74 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
74 kWh
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen C4 BlueHDi 100
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft
