2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo S40 (100 HP) has 28 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo S40 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. 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, 2006 Volvo S40 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (118 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C2 | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | C2 | S40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1358 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 118 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |