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Citroen C4 vs Hyundai i10 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 90 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 14,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Hyundai i10?

Citroen C4 vs Hyundai i10: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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

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.

Hyundai i10 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the Citroen C4 costs 20,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Hyundai i10 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

i10

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 clearly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 66 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is substantially lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more boot space – 510 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 258 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i10 carries very slightly more – 423 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 17 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.

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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
Citroen C4
Hyundai i10

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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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Hyundai i10

The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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Citroen C4
Hyundai i10

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
110 - 124 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
36 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
252 L
Length
-
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Height
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Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
344 - 423 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Hyundai
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