Car comparison

DS 4 1.6 THPvsVolkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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DS 4

1.6 THP

210 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TSI

220 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Largest trunk
    359 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS41.6 THPVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
210hp157kW
220hp164kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,376kg3,034lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
To 99% top speed
96.2s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
79.8s99% target: 229 km/h / 142 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
34.8s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
809km503mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,288mm169in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,825mm72in
Height
1,502mm59in
1,488mm59in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,524mm99in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,581mm62in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,553mm61in
Ground clearance-
136mm5in
Trunk volume
359L
310L
Max trunk volume-
905L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
60L
55L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

DS 4 1.6 THPVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • DS 4 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS41.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,500-4,400 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS41.6 THPVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
34.8 s
29.9 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
155 km/h
96 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI has 10 hp more than DS 4 1.6 THP.

The biggest power difference is between DS 4 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
1,376 kg
3,034 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
231 km/h
144 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP8.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI and DS 4 1.6 THP: 1.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between DS 4 1.6 THP and Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI: 0.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS41.6 THP
1,017 km
632 mi
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
809 km
503 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS41.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
220 hp
164 kW
6.7 s
231 km/h
144 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
DS41.6 THP
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
220 hp
164 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
231 km/h
144 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
DS41.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
6.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
DS41.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS41.6 THPVolkswagenBeetle (A5)Facelift 20162.0 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
220 hp
164 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
6.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
231 km/h
144 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,376 kg
3,034 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,502 mm
59.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,288 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,488 mm
58.6 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
809 km
503 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
359 L
12.7 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDS 4 1.6 THPVolkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 4 1.6 THP

  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 208 km (129 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 49 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Beetle (A5) Facelift 2016 2.0 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Is 11 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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