Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Astra – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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: the 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.

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: the Vauxhall Astra pulls noticeable stronger with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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.

Both models weigh roughly the same – around 1341 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.

Our conclusion: The Vauxhall Astra proves to be leaves the rival little chance and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Vauxhall Astra is the better all-rounder in this comparison.