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Audi A3 Sportback vs Citroen C4 – Which car suits you better?

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Audi A3 Sportback or Citroen C4 fits your lifestyle better.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Audi A3 Sportback costs 26800 £. That’s a price difference of around 6266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Audi A3 Sportback manages with 1.10 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C4 performs decisively better – achieving up to 427 km, about 286 km more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

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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 Audi A3 Sportback has a convincingly edge – offering 400 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A3 Sportback is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.80 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi A3 Sportback performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Audi A3 Sportback pulls significantly stronger with 500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 230 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Audi A3 Sportback is minimal lighter – 1360 kg compared to 1403 kg. The difference is around 43 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers noticeable more room – 510 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs slightly better – up to 1360 L, which is about 160 L more than the Audi A3 Sportback.

When it comes to payload, Audi A3 Sportback a bit takes the win – 480 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 74 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Audi A3 Sportback shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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A3 Sportback @ Audi AG

Audi A3 Sportback

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 400 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 9.3 L
  • Electric Range : 134 - 141 km
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Audi A3 Sportback

The Audi A3 Sportback wraps premium materials and crisp German design into a practical hatchback package that makes daily driving feel smart rather than showy. It’s nimble in the city, composed on longer trips, and carries just enough swagger to satisfy buyers who want quality without shouting about it.

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Citroen C4

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Citroën C4 wears its French eccentricity with confidence, pairing bold, sculpted styling with a supremely comfortable ride that turns mundane commutes into a gentler affair. If you value relaxed comfort, clever practicality and a car with personality rather than pretence, the C4 is a charming, sensible choice — and it won't make you miss the usual hot‑hatch theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
26800 - 56600 £
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 9.3 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Electric Range
134 - 141 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
25 - 211 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1360 - 1685 kg
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Trunk capacity
280 - 380 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
4352 - 4381 mm
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Width
1816 - 1851 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Height
1415 - 1470 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1100 - 1200 L
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Payload
410 - 480 kg
Payload
381 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 400 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 10.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
205 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
220 - 500 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 294 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1498 - 2480 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, E, G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen

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