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Citroen C4 vs Peugeot 508 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 360 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 44,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Peugeot 508?

Citroen C4 vs Peugeot 508: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

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

C4

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 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers considerably more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 372 km more than the Peugeot 508.

508

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 508 offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Peugeot 508 is visibly faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 delivers considerably more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers marginally more boot space – 510 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot 508 offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,537 L, about 177 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 carries somewhat more – 469 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 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.

from £44,600
508

Peugeot 508

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
Citroen C4
Peugeot 508

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Dimensions and Body

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Citroen C4

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 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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Citroen C4
Peugeot 508

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
36 - 45 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
43 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
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
487 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,750 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
379 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot
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