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Citroen C4 vs Kia XCeed - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (20600 £ vs 23100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Kia XCeed?

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Kia XCeed

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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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 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

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.

In terms of top speed, the Kia XCeed performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 60 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.

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 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 in the data check?

The Citroen C4 is clearly 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.

Citroen C4
Kia XCeed

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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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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

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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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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Citroen C4
Kia XCeed

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
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
144 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
379 - 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 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
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.