2007 Citroen C4 vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C4 and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo V50 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C4. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C4 weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50.
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 Citroen C4 (215 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C4 | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Citroen | Volvo |
Model | C4 | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |