2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Citroen C4 (118 HP) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Volvo C30. (114 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo C30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo C30 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Volvo C30 (270 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (160 Nm). This means 2012 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Citroen | Volvo |
| Model | C4 | C30 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
