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Citroen C4 vs Peugeot Rifter comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 22,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Peugeot Rifter?

Citroen C4 vs Peugeot Rifter: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • a bit cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • a bit more efficient
  • visibly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter

Peugeot Rifter

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space

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:

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Peugeot Rifter costs 22,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,298 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Peugeot Rifter with 5.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Peugeot Rifter. That’s a difference of about 3.8 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers markedly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 88 km more than the Peugeot Rifter.

Rifter

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 Citroen C4 offers a bit more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Peugeot Rifter takes 11.3 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Citroen C4 is moderately faster – reaching 150 km/h, while the Peugeot Rifter tops out at 132 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot Rifter delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Peugeot Rifter offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is only slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,498 kg. The difference is around 95 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot Rifter offers clearly more boot space – 1,050 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 540 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Peugeot Rifter offers significantly more capacity – up to 3,500 L, about 2,140 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot Rifter carries clearly more – 814 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 408 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot Rifter is clearly superior 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 £22,900
Rifter

Peugeot Rifter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 328 - 339 km
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Tomasz
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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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Peugeot Rifter

The Peugeot Rifter is a practical, family-friendly people carrier that makes everyday errands and weekend escapes feel effortless thanks to its airy cabin and clever, flexible interior. With chunky, purposeful styling and storage solutions everywhere, the Rifter manages to be both unashamedly useful and unexpectedly likeable.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
22,900 - 36,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
328 - 339 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,498 - 1,941 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
322 - 1,050 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,405 - 4,755 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,818 - 1,837 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
3,000 - 3,500 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
489 - 814 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.3 - 13.5 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
132 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E, F
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Peugeot
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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