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Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed – Which car suits you better?

Two cars, one duel: Citroen C4 meets Kia XCeed.
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:

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 Kia XCeed costs 23100 £. That’s a price difference of around 2572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.40 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

XCeed @ 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 XCeed has a slightly edge – offering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.50 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 210 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C4 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Kia XCeed is barely noticeable lighter – 1351 kg compared to 1403 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers slightly more room – 510 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Kia XCeed performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1378 L, which is about 18 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, Kia XCeed to a small extent takes the win – 479 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Kia XCeed proves to be slightly ahead and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Kia XCeed is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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XCeed @ Kia Corporation

Kia XCeed

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.4 - 6.8 L
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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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Kia XCeed

Kia XCeed blends hatchback agility with a coupe-like stance, wrapping practical space in a handsome, modern package that punches above its class in style. It’s an easygoing everyday companion — comfy, well-equipped and priced to make sensible buyers smile — with just enough spark to keep weekend drives interesting.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
23100 - 33000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1351 - 1419 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4395 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1826 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1483 - 1495 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1378 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
471 - 479 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
182 - 210 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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