The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 21,800

€ 29,800

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Volvo C30 T5
60
71.3
80.8
57
70.2
80.3
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
60 in
Height
57 in
102.8
168.3
103.9
168
168.3 in
Length
168 in
102.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Volvo C30 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.74 %

General
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Volvo C30 T5
N
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Volvo C30 T5
120 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
23.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
23.92 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
38 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
28 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
601 mi
Range
428 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
601 mi
428 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
117.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
170.4 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
117.5 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft