The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115 EGS6 (12 - 14)
€ 20,100

€ 27,100

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI 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 e-HDi 115.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 e-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 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.35 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
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
112 hp
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
112 hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.11 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
28.11 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
35 mpg
city
49 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
848 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
848 mi
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
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).
90.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
90.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 e-HDi 115
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
853 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data