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Citroen C4 vs Volvo XC90 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 74,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Volvo XC90?

Citroen C4 vs Volvo XC90: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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Volvo XC90

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Volvo XC90 costs 74,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 53,614 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo XC90 uses 3.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 358 km more than the Volvo XC90.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo XC90 offers clearly more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 250 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo XC90 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo XC90 delivers considerably more torque with 669 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 399 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Volvo XC90 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is significantly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,080 kg. The difference is around 677 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo XC90 carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 304 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £20,700
C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 - 427 km
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4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

A very comfortable car, but with a flaw I noticed: very high door sills, which you really feel when getting in.

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Borstel
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I drive both cars. The XC90’s boot is — contrary to the figures posted here — noticeably larger than the GLC’s when carrying five people. Overall the XC90 is clearly the more comfortable and, above all, the more stable — and therefore the safer — car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
74,300 - 84,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.4 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
69 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
71 - 188 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
2,080 - 2,350 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,923 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
600 - 710 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
250 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
360 - 669 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
184 - 299 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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