2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volvo V70 (178 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo V70 weights approximately 409 kg more than 2008 Citroen C4. 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, 2008 Volvo V70 (240 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C4 | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C4 | V70 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 178 HP |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.1 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 | 1200 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
