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Citroen C4 vs Kia Sportage – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C4 meets Kia Sportage.
Which one wins in performance, efficiency and value for money? Find out now!

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Kia Sportage costs 30200 £. That’s a price difference of around 9600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Kia Sportage with 5 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

Sportage @ Kia Corporation

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 Kia Sportage has a distinct edge – offering 239 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 83 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C4 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Kia Sportage tops out at 203 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Kia Sportage pulls to a small extent stronger with 320 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Citroen C4 is to a small extent lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1552 kg. The difference is around 149 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers a bit more room – 587 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 77 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs noticeable better – up to 1776 L, which is about 416 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage noticeable takes the win – 580 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 174 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia Sportage proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia Sportage is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Sportage @ Kia Corporation

Kia Sportage

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 239 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 7.9 L
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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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Kia Sportage

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The 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.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
30200 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 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
132 - 180 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4540 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1865 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1645 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
543 - 580 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
136 - 239 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
100 - 176 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Kia

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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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