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Citroen C4 vs Peugeot 308 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 195 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 29,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Peugeot 308?

Citroen C4 vs Peugeot 308: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Peugeot 308

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • marginally more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

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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 clearly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably 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 barely more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 1.1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers marginally more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 23 km more than the Citroen C4.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 offers a bit more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 308 is markedly faster – 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: the Peugeot 308 delivers only slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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 marginally lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers somewhat more boot space – 510 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 offers barely more capacity – up to 1,360 L, about 37 L more than the Peugeot 308.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries slightly more – 503 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 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.

from £29,200
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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 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 78 - 450 km
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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 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
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
78 - 450 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
0.4 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 133 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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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
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,367 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,438 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,258 - 1,323 L
Payload
379 - 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 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
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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