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Citroen C4 vs Audi Q4 e-tron comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Audi Q4 e-tron?

Citroen C4 vs Audi Q4 e-tron: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • substantially lighter

Audi Q4 e-tron

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally 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.

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Audi Q4 e-tron costs 39,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,995 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.9 kWh/100km for the Audi Q4 e-tron. That’s a difference of about 1.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers visibly more range – reaching up to 554 km, about 127 km more than the Citroen C4.

Q4 e-tron

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 184 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q4 e-tron is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Audi Q4 e-tron is moderately faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q4 e-tron delivers considerably more torque with 679 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 409 Nm more.

C4

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

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers marginally more boot space – 535 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Audi Q4 e-tron offers barely more capacity – up to 1,490 L, about 130 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q4 e-tron carries markedly more – 515 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 109 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q4 e-tron is far ahead 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.

from £39,600
Q4 e-tron

Audi Q4 e-tron

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 406 - 554 km
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Tomasz
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
39,600 - 58,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 17.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
406 - 554 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
77 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,235 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
520 - 535 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,588 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,614 - 1,632 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,460 - 1,490 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
505 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
204 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
150 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Audi
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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