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Citroen C4 vs Lexus RX comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 371 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Lexus RX?

Citroen C4 vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • substantially lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Lexus RX

  • substantially more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 42,738 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX uses 3.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 360 km more than the Lexus RX.

RX

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 Lexus RX offers substantially more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 215 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus RX is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.2 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers significantly more torque with 551 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 281 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

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 substantially lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 637 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers very slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries markedly more – 620 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 214 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 is clearly superior 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.

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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/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
Citroen C4
Lexus RX

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C4

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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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Citroen C4
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
67 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
75 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
461 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
575 - 620 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Lexus
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