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Citroen C4 vs Honda Civic – Which car suits you better?

Both models have their strengths – but which one suits you more?
Compare performance, efficiency, price and space directly: Citroen C4 or Honda Civic?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Honda Civic costs 32500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11923 £.

Both cars consume an average of 4.70 L per 100 km – no difference here.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Honda Civic has a a bit edge – offering 184 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda Civic is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.80 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C4 performs slightly better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Honda Civic tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Honda Civic pulls slightly stronger with 315 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm difference.

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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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Citroen C4 is barely noticeable lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1517 kg. The difference is around 114 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers slightly more room – 510 L compared to 410 L. That’s a difference of about 100 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs somewhat better – up to 1360 L, which is about 140 L more than the Honda Civic.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C4 barely noticeable takes the win – 406 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Citroen C4 proves to be wins by a narrow margin and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Citroen C4 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £20,600
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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Citroen C4

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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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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
32500 - 35500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1517 - 1533 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
404 - 410 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4560 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1890 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1408 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1187 - 1220 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1993 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Honda

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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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