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Citroen C4 vs Fiat Topolino comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 8,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Fiat Topolino?

Citroen C4 vs Fiat Topolino: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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Fiat Topolino

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • substantially 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 Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Citroen C4 costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,214 £.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 352 km more than the Fiat Topolino.

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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 Citroen C4 offers clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers substantially more torque with 270 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 226 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is substantially lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 841 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more boot space – 510 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 447 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries substantially more – 406 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 268 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 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 £20,700
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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

Fiyat performans olarak c4 daha önde görüyorum

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
562 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
63 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,400 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
138 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
44 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Fiat
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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