2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,524 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S40 (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S40 weights approximately 103 kg more than 2004 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volvo S40 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 2004 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C5 | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 68 L |
