Citroen C4 vs Peugeot 308 SW – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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 SW costs 30100 £. That’s a price difference of around 9558 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 SW manages with 0.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.90 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 SW with 15.30 kWh. That’s a difference of about 0.80 kWh.

As for range, the Citroen C4 performs hardly perceptible better – achieving up to 427 km, about 17 km more than the Peugeot 308 SW.

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 Peugeot 308 SW has a a bit 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 SW is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 7.70 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Peugeot 308 SW 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: the Peugeot 308 SW pulls slight stronger with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm difference.

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, the Citroen C4 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1341 kg compared to 1475 kg. The difference is around 134 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 308 SW offers to a small extent more room – 608 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 308 SW performs slightly better – up to 1634 L, which is about 274 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 308 SW a bit takes the win – 500 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 94 kg.

All in all, the Peugeot 308 SW shows itself to be is largely superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.