2010 Citroen C4 vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2010 Citroen C4 and 2010 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (217 HP) has 83 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C4. (134 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 422 kg more than 2010 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C4. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C4. 2010 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C4 has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Citroen C4 | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C4 | S80 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1337 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
