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Citroen C4 vs DS Automobiles DS 7 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 41,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or DS Automobiles DS 7?

Citroen C4 vs DS Automobiles DS 7: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

DS Automobiles DS 7

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • 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:

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

Citroen C4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 7 costs 41,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,360 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the DS Automobiles DS 7 with 5.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

DS 7

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 Citroen C4 offers somewhat more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 7 takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 7 delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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 a bit lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,651 kg. The difference is around 248 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 7 offers marginally more boot space – 555 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries only slightly more – 406 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 7 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 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 £20,600
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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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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DS Automobiles DS 7

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
41,900 - 46,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,651 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
555 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,891 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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