Citroen C4 2012 vs Volvo S40 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Citroen C4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen C4 engine produces 11 HP more power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Volvo S40. Thanks to more power Citroen C4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C4 consumes 1.4 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 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C4 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen C-Elysee, Peugeot 301, Peugeot 408 | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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): | 1`790 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 600 | |
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