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Citroen C4 vs CUPRA Formentor comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 390 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 35,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or CUPRA Formentor?

Citroen C4 vs CUPRA Formentor: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,060 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 301 km more than the CUPRA Formentor.

Formentor

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 CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 234 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers clearly more torque with 480 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 210 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is barely lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 31 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 450 L. That’s a difference of about 60 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries clearly more – 526 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 120 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 126 km
Citroen C4
CUPRA Formentor

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Citroen C4

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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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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Citroen C4
CUPRA Formentor

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 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
117 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
32 - 229 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,839 - 1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
439 - 526 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
CUPRA
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