Car comparison

DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THPvsVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

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

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DS 4 Crossback

1.6 THP

210 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedCrossover2015-2018
VS

Volkswagen Taigo

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedCrossover2021-present

Comparison overview

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

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Lightest
    1,229 kg
    2,709 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    440 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP

  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    285 Nm
    210 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,017 km
    632 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDS4 Crossback1.6 THPVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
210hp157kW
150hp112kW
Torque
285Nm210lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,387kg3,058lb
1,229kg2,709lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
102.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
84.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
36.1s
Calculated
48.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,017km632mi
Calculated
784km487mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,598cc98cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,266mm168in
Width
1,810mm71in
1,757mm69in
Height
1,535mm60in
1,515mm60in
Wheelbase
2,612mm103in
2,554mm101in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,531mm60in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,516mm60in
Trunk volume
359L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,222L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
40L
CO2 emissions
138g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THPVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP6,000 rpm1,750 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI-1,500-3,500 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDS4 Crossback1.6 THPVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.1 s
48.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP has 60 hp more than Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
1,229 kg
2,709 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP8.4 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI8.3 s

Although DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP has more power, Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI and DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP: 0.8 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
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
1,017 km
632 mi
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
784 km
487 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
210 hp
157 kW
8.4 s
235 km/h
146 mph
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
212 km/h
132 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
DS4 Crossback1.6 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
1,535 mm
60.4 in
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 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
DS4 Crossback1.6 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
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP 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
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.4 s
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.3 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
DS4 Crossback1.6 THP
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
VolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDS4 Crossback1.6 THPVolkswagenTaigo1.5 TSI
Power
210 hp
157 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
285 Nm
210 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,387 kg
3,058 lb
1,229 kg
2,709 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
359 L
12.7 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,266 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,515 mm
59.6 in
Range score
1,017 km
632 mi
784 km
487 mi
CO2 score
138 g/km
-
Trunk score
359 L
12.7 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 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 Crossback 1.6 THPVolkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

DS 4 Crossback 1.6 THP

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 35 Nm more
  • Has 23 km/h (14 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 233 km (145 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Volkswagen Taigo 1.5 TSI

  • Is 158 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 81 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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