Citroen DS4 2011 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Citroen DS4 engine produces 30 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen DS4 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen DS4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.44 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 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1021 litres | no data | |
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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 meters | 11.2 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`755 | 1`910 | |
| 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 data | 9000 | |
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