The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Citroen C4 VTi 120 (10 - 14)
€ 19,900

€ 20,300

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Citroen C4 VTi 120.
Volvo C30 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
57
70.2
80.3
59
70.4
80.7
70.2 in
Width
70.4 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57 in
Height
59 in
103.9
168
102.7
170.4
168 in
Length
170.4 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.46 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
M
Generation
N
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
118 hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
115 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen C4 VTi 120
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
488 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
601 mi
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
117.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen C4 VTi 120
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Citroen C4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft








26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.5 cu ft