Citroen C4 2013 vs Volvo S40 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 139 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Citroen C4 engine produces 17 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 2 NM more than Volvo S40. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.9 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Citroen C4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Peugeot 408 | Used also on Volvo V40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen C4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.41 m | |
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Citroen C4 is larger. Citroen C4 is 14 cm longer than the Volvo S40, 7 cm wider, while the height of Citroen C4 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C4 has 31 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. This could mean that the Citroen C4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 600 | |
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