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Citroen C4 vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Lucid Air?

Citroen C4 vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lucid Air

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit more trunk space
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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 20,700 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,166 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Lucid Air is a bit more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Citroen C4. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lucid Air offers significantly more range – reaching up to 882 km, about 455 km more than the Citroen C4.

Air

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 Lucid Air offers substantially more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 1,095 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers considerably more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 1,670 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, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers a bit more boot space – 627 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 117 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries markedly more – 588 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 182 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air 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 £72,900
Air

Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 km
Citroen C4
Lucid Air

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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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Lucid Air

The Lucid Air feels like a hand-built electric limousine from the future, wrapping whisper-quiet performance and luxury in a sleek, aerodynamic shell. For buyers who want cutting-edge tech, sumptuous comfort and a quietly confident status symbol, it’s a compelling choice that makes EV ownership feel genuinely premium without shouting about it.

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Citroen C4
Lucid Air

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
-
Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
-
Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Lucid
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