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Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Astra - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 225 HP), boot space and price (20600 £ vs 25200 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Vauxhall Astra?

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Vauxhall Astra

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

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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 has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Vauxhall Astra costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 4629 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Astra manages with 2.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.50 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C4: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s slight more efficient than the Vauxhall Astra with 15.40 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.90 kWh.

As for range, the Citroen C4 performs barely noticeable better – achieving up to 427 km, about 8 km more than the Vauxhall Astra.

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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 Vauxhall Astra has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 225 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.50 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Astra performs slightly better – reaching 235 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 25 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Astra pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is hardly perceptible lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1403 kg. The difference is around 62 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers somewhat more room – 510 L compared to 422 L. That’s a difference of about 88 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs slight better – up to 1360 L, which is about 21 L more than the Vauxhall Astra.

When it comes to payload, Vauxhall Astra evident takes the win – 509 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 103 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Vauxhall Astra proves to be leaves the rival little chance and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.2 - 6 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.40 kWh
  • Electric Range : 82 - 419 km
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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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Vauxhall Astra

The Opel Astra strikes a neat balance between everyday practicality and engaging handling, so the daily grind suddenly feels a bit less dull. Inside it's intelligently packaged with modern kit and comfortable seating, making it a very sensible pick for buyers who want a dependable hatchback that doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Reviews Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
25200 - 40500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.40 kWh
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
82 - 419 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
51 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 135 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1341 - 1736 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
352 - 422 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4374 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1860 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1432 - 1488 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1268 - 1339 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
414 - 509 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Electric, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 225 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 235 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 165 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
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Brand
Citroen
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