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Citroen C4 vs Peugeot 308 – Differences & prices compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C4 or Peugeot 308 fits your lifestyle better.

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 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 range, the Peugeot 308 performs slight better – achieving up to 450 km, about 23 km more than the Citroen C4.

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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 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 minimal better – reaching 225 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 15 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.

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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.

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.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Peugeot 308 shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.60 kWh
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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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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Peugeot 308

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The 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
29200 - 42600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
15.60 kWh
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.40 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 129 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
1453 - 1749 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4367 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1852 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1258 - 1323 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
430 - 503 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, 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
131 - 195 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 225 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 - 1598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot

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