The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 (14 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 24,200
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.62 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
112 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.91 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
22.91 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
47 mpg
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
51 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
633 mi
Range
746 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
746 mi
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
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).
94.8 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
94.8 kWh
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Citroen DS 4 PureTech 130 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
