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Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 23,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Kia XCeed?

Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space

Kia XCeed

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C4 is moderately cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Kia XCeed costs 23,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,572 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Kia XCeed with 6.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

XCeed

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 Kia XCeed offers a bit more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Kia XCeed takes 8.5 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 5 Nm more.

C4

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 terms of curb weight, Kia XCeed is barely lighter – 1,351 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 52 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 426 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia XCeed carries slightly more – 485 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 79 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 is far 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 £20,600
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 : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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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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Gouala
14 Dec 2025, 00:57:57

Navigation system update for islands like my home, Guadeloupe.

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Gerard
13 Dec 2025, 09:16:07

Quieter at higher speeds on the motorway. Better value for money.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
23,100 - 33,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
143 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,351 - 1,419 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
426 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,826 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
471 - 485 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
115 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.5 - 12.2 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
-
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
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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