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Citroen C4 vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 87,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Porsche Cayenne?

Citroen C4 vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • clearly lighter

Porsche Cayenne

3.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 87,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,438 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 19.7 kWh/100km for the Porsche Cayenne. That’s a difference of about 5.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more range – reaching up to 642 km, about 215 km more than the Citroen C4.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 1,000 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Cayenne is considerably faster – reaching 305 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 155 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers substantially more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 1,230 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 2,130 kg. The difference is around 727 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers noticeably more boot space – 781 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 271 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Porsche Cayenne offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,708 L, about 348 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries significantly more – 705 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 299 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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 £87,000
Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 12.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 642 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
87,000 - 186,400 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 12.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.7 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
74 - 642 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 277 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
70 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,720 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,930 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,989 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,652 - 1,698 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,344 - 1,708 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
365 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
248 - 305 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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