2010 Volvo V70 vs. 2010 Citroen C4
To start off, both 2010 Volvo V70 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 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C4. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo V70 weights approximately 342 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.
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 V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C4. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo V70 | 2010 Citroen C4 | |
| Make | Volvo | Citroen |
| Model | V70 | C4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 1256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
