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Audi A8 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Citroen C4?

Audi A8 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Audi A8

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 70,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi A8 uses 4.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 369 km more than the Audi A8.

C4

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 A8 offers considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 415 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi A8 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 530 Nm more.

A8

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 632 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers noticeably more boot space – 510 L compared to 390 L. That’s a difference of about 120 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries substantially more – 700 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 294 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 is clearly superior overall 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.

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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 : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Audi A8
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
-
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Audi
Brand
Citroen
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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