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Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly 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:

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

Citroen C4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,429 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers barely more range – reaching up to 445 km, about 18 km more than the Citroen C4.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Sports Tourer offers noticeably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 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 only slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers slightly more boot space – 597 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 87 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries a bit more – 502 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 96 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is decisively ahead 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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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
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Tomasz
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Karl erik nilsson
18 Apr 2026, 22:29:44

Handsome and great value — no unnecessary luxury. Comfortable on the road and in the seats. A lot of car for the money; a vehicle you can trust.

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Citroen C4
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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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 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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