Citroen DS4 2014 vs Volvo V40 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Citroen DS4 is more dynamic to drive. Citroen DS4 engine produces 5 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Citroen DS4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.7 | 3.6 | |
| 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 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1620 km in combined cycle | 1720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1760 km on highway | 1820 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo V40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C4, Peugeot 3008, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed 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. | |||
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`860 | 1`890 | |
| 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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