Volvo C30 2009 vs Citroen C4 2008
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
Torque: | 240 NM | 240 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12 seconds | |
Volvo C30 engine produces 1 HP less power than Citroen C4, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 5.2 l/100km | 5.3 l/100km | |
By specification Volvo C30 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Volvo C30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo C30 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1270 km in combined cycle | |
1360 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
1000 km with real consumption | 1130 km with real consumption | ||
Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.27 m | 4.27 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 and Citroen C4 are practically the same length. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 251 litres | 320 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1023 litres | |
Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Volvo C30 has 69 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C4. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | |||
Citroen C4 scores higher in safety tests. The Citroen C4 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | below average | low | |
Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 4800 | 2000 | |
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