2010 Volvo V50 vs. 2010 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2010 Volvo V50 and 2010 Citroen C4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V50 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C4. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V50 weights approximately 323 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 V50 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 V50 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 V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C4. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo V50 | 2010 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Volvo | Citroen |
| Model | V50 | C4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4521 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |
