Compare performance (156 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (20600 £ vs 29200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Peugeot 308?
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 advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8675 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 308 manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 2.40 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 Peugeot 308 with 15.60 kWh. That’s a difference of about 1.10 kWh.
As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – achieving up to 450 km, about 23 km more than the Citroen C4.
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 Peugeot 308 has a somewhat edge – offering 195 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.60 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 performs distinct better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 75 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 308 pulls barely noticeable stronger with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Citroen C4 is slight lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1453 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers a bit more room – 510 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs barely noticeable better – up to 1360 L, which is about 37 L more than the Peugeot 308.
When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 slightly takes the win – 503 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.
The Peugeot 308 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.
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.
detailsThe Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.
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Price
20600 - 32000 £
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Price
29200 - 42600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
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Electric Range
78 - 450 km
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
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co2
0 - 129 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
42 - 52 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
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Curb weight
1453 - 1749 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
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Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
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Length
4350 - 4580 mm
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Length
4367 mm
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Width
1800 - 1834 mm
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Width
1852 mm
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Height
1520 - 1525 mm
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Height
1438 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
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Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
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Payload
430 - 503 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 156 HP
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Power HP
131 - 195 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
150 km/h
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Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Torque
230 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Peugeot
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The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.