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Citroen C4 vs Hyundai i30 – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Hyundai i30?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 has a slightly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Hyundai i30 costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1 L per 100 km.

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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 has a somewhat edge – offering 156 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 1.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C4 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C4 pulls minimal stronger with 270 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 17 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, Hyundai i30 is minimal lighter – 1291 kg compared to 1403 kg. The difference is around 112 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers evident more room – 510 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs slight better – up to 1360 L, which is about 59 L more than the Hyundai i30.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 evident takes the win – 509 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen C4 shows itself to be secures victory with a clear margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 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
130 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1291 - 1407 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4340 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1795 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1455 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
463 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Citroen
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Hyundai

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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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