Citroen C4 2004 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C4 engine produces 17 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Citroen C4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1270 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1110 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.27 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C4 is 2 cm longer than the Volvo C30, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1023 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage capacity. Citroen C4 has 69 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C4 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| 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): | 1`777 | 1`780 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2800 | |
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