Volkswagen Beetle 2011 vs Citroen DS4 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 30 HP more power than Citroen DS4, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Citroen DS4. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.0 | |
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The Citroen DS4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen DS4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1200 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| Citroen DS4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Citroen DS4 2014 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed 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 excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen DS4 2014 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.53 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle and Citroen DS4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
905 litres | 1021 litres | |
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Citroen DS4 has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 75 litres less trunk space than the Citroen DS4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen DS4 (by 116 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 DS4. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volkswagen Beetle is better rated in child safety tests. The Citroen DS4 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | no data | |
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