Citroen DS4 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012

 
Citroen DS4
2011 - 2015
Volvo V40
2012 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 1.6 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming belt
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.

Performance

Power: 156 HP180 HP
Torque: 240 NM240 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds8.5 seconds
Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving.
Citroen DS4 engine produces 24 HP less power than Volvo V40, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.56.4
Citroen DS4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen DS4 could require 15 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 920 km in combined cycle960 km in combined cycle
1170 km on highway1140 km on highway

Engines

Engine production duration: 15 years6 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 207, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 Picasso, Peugeot 3008Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo V60
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen DS4 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Citroen DS4 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: 4.28 m4.37 m
Width: 1.81 m1.80 m
Height: 1.53 m1.44 m
Citroen DS4 is 9 cm shorter than the Volvo V40, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen DS4 is 9 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 385 litres335 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1021 litresno data
Citroen DS4 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Citroen DS4 has 50 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: 10.7 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Citroen DS4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo V40, which means Citroen DS4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7951`920
Safety:
Volvo V40 scores higher in safety tests, butCitroen DS4 is better rated in child safety tests.
Quality: no data
above average
Average price (€): no data9000
Pros and Cons: Citroen DS4 has
  • timing chain engine
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
Volvo V40 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • higher safety
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