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Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Frontera comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 20,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Vauxhall Frontera?

Citroen C4 vs Vauxhall Frontera: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • marginally more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space

Vauxhall Frontera

4.5 (3 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C4 is barely cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Vauxhall Frontera costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Vauxhall Frontera with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is marginally more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.8 kWh/100km for the Vauxhall Frontera. That’s a difference of about 1.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 19 km more than the Vauxhall Frontera.

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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 Citroen C4 offers very slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Vauxhall Frontera takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C4 is marginally faster – reaching 150 km/h, while the Vauxhall Frontera tops out at 143 km/h. The difference is around 7 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers somewhat more torque with 270 Nm compared to 230 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Vauxhall Frontera offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Frontera is barely lighter – 1,394 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 9 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers very slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 460 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Vauxhall Frontera offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,600 L, about 240 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Frontera carries noticeably more – 570 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 164 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 is barely 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.

from £20,600
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 : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Reviews Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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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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The Opel Frontera wears its rugged, go-anywhere intentions proudly, serving up a simple, no-nonsense package that feels as comfortable off the beaten track as it does at the supermarket. It won’t set hearts racing with glamour, but its honest practicality and rugged charm make it a smart pick for buyers who prefer substance over style.

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H. P.
19 Dec 2025, 13:27:19

Opel has clearly skimped here. Misaligned panel gaps, no position/parking light, patchy workmanship and ill‑fitting parts — for example the partition between the passenger footwell and the engine bay — the owner's manual is inadequate and at times reads like a fairy tale; many of the functions it describes are nowhere to be found. They simply don't exist. And the claimed fuel consumption? Even with normal driving — that is, without acceleration orgies — it's unattainable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
20,700 - 30,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.8 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
305 - 408 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 119 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,394 - 1,610 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
460 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,385 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,635 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,600 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
436 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
110 - 145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 14.2 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
143 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
125 - 230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
81 - 107 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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