Volvo S60 2010 vs Citroen C4 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S60) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Citroen C4) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 47 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 250 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1470 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Volvo S60 is larger, but slightly lower. Volvo S60 and Citroen C4 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 440 litres | |
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Citroen C4 has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`110 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C4 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7600 | 4600 | |
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