2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S40 (169 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S40 weights approximately 343 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Volvo S40 (231 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | C2 | S40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1360 cc | 2435 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |