Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 5 HP less power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Citroen C4. Despite less power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen C4 2015 1.2 engine: Because the timing belt is placed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to axial play in the crankshaft. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 408 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1183 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 98 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C4 (by 278 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.1 metres more than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 225 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 7400 | |
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