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Citroen C4 vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Fiat 500?

Citroen C4 vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat 500 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Citroen C4 costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,557 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Fiat 500 with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Fiat 500 is moderately more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Citroen C4. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 96 km more than the Fiat 500.

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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 noticeably more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers a bit more torque with 270 Nm compared to 220 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat 500 is noticeably lighter – 1,130 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 273 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers substantially more boot space – 510 L compared to 185 L. That’s a difference of about 325 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries moderately more – 406 kg compared to 325 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £20,700
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 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 354 - 427 km
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Reviews Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

Super sleek, drives beautifully and is different, second hand price low milage and insurance , its a triple winner for me.

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20 May 2026, 16:06:29

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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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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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