The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. Citroen DS 4 VTi 120 (11 - 15)
€ 29,800

€ 21,800

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

Weight Difference:
527 lb
15.74 %

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

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.92 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
23.92 lb/hp
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
38 mpg
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
47 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
428 mi
Range
601 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
601 mi
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 T5
170.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Citroen DS 4 VTi 120
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data