Citroen C4 Cactus 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
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| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.2 - 1.6 | 1.6 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 - 110 HP | 115 - 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 - 254 NM | 220 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 - 15 seconds | 6.3 - 12.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.1 - 5.1 | 3.2 - 9.0 | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo V40. On average, Citroen C4 Cactus equipped with diesel engines consume 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 133 mm (5.2 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.16 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus is smaller, but slightly higher. Citroen C4 Cactus is 21 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 Cactus is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 358 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1170 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 Cactus has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Citroen C4 Cactus has 23 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. The Volvo V40 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 Cactus is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`571 | ~ 1`976 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butCitroen C4 Cactus is better rated in child safety tests. The Volvo V40 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 9000 | |
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