The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 EAT6 (15 - 17)
€ 21,700

€ 30,400

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW New Beetle 2.0 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start.
VW New Beetle 2.0
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
59
67.8
74.7
59.1
71.3
80.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.8 in
59 in
Height
59.1 in
99
162.6
102.8
168.7
162.6 in
Length
168.7 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.38 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
9C
Generation
N
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
178 hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
113 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.52 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
18.52 lb/hp
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
55 mpg
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
372 mi
Range
867 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
867 mi
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
DS Automobiles DS 4 BlueHDi 180 Stop&Start
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data