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Citroen C4 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 229 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 43,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Hyundai IONIQ 5?

Citroen C4 vs Hyundai IONIQ 5: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Hyundai IONIQ 5

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Hyundai IONIQ 5 costs 43,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,637 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Hyundai IONIQ 5. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 143 km more than the Citroen C4.

IONIQ 5

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 Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers visibly more power – delivering 229 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 delivers noticeably more torque with 350 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 80 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 552 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 offers very slightly more boot space – 520 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 10 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 carries markedly more – 530 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 124 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 sits just ahead overall 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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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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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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Mustafa
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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Reviews Hyundai IONIQ 5

4.9 (3 Reviews)
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Matze
30 Jun 2026, 17:58:46

An excellent electric CUV (subjective impression): plenty of power as an AWD, great equipment (N Line X), range is okay and consumption is reasonable, and the looks are simply different from the others.

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Javi Rodman
4 Jan 2026, 17:25:22

The best of the best. Comfortable, practical, economical, fun, spacious, with all the ADAS and safety systems. What more could you ask for?

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
43,300 - 46,100 £
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
15.6 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
440 - 570 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
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,060 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
520 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
515 - 530 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
170 - 229 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 8.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
125 - 168 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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