Volkswagen Beetle 2016 vs Citroen C4 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Beetle) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 220 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 70 HP more power than Citroen C4, but torque is 20 NM less than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 3.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 3 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 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1570 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1660 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. | |||
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 | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.7 metres less than that of the Citroen C4, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`925 | |
| 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 (€): | no data | 8000 | |
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