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 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C4 (123 HP) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2010 Citroen C4.
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, 2010 Volvo S80 (270 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C4. (170 Nm). 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 | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1609 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
