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Citroen C4 vs Nissan Ariya comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 435 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 54,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Nissan Ariya?

Citroen C4 vs Nissan Ariya: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Nissan Ariya

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Nissan Ariya costs 54,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,157 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is significantly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 24.5 kWh/100km for the Nissan Ariya. That’s a difference of about 9.9 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 10 km more than the Nissan Ariya.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Ariya offers considerably more power – delivering 435 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 279 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Ariya is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Ariya delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 330 Nm more.

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,277 kg. The difference is around 874 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 415 L. That’s a difference of about 95 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries slightly more – 406 kg compared to 363 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 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 £20,700
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
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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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Reviews Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

Super sleek, drives beautifully and is different, second hand price low milage and insurance , its a triple winner for me.

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Mustafa
20 May 2026, 16:06:29

Fiyat performans olarak c4 daha önde görüyorum

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
54,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
24.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
417 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
2,277 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
415 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
363 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
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
435 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
320 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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