Compare performance (156 HP vs 288 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Kia Sportage?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 20,600 £ , while the Kia Sportage costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,600 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Sportage uses 2.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 361 km more than the Kia Sportage.
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 Kia Sportage offers substantially more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 132 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is barely 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 Kia Sportage delivers markedly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.
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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,552 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Kia Sportage offers slightly more boot space – 587 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.
When it comes to payload, the Kia Sportage carries clearly more – 580 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.
The Kia Sportage leads convincingly 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.
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.
detailsThe Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
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Price
30,200 - 47,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.9 - 7.8 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
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Electric Range
63 - 66 km
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
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co2
67 - 177 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
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Curb weight
1,552 - 1,896 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
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Width
1,865 mm
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Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
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Payload
533 - 580 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 156 HP
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Max Speed
150 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Torque
250 - 380 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Kia
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