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Citroen C4 vs Renault Austral comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 148 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Renault Austral?

Citroen C4 vs Renault Austral: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Renault Austral

4.9 (5 Reviews)
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Renault Austral with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 1.7 L/100km.

Austral

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 Citroen C4 offers marginally more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 148 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Austral takes 9.9 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

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 somewhat lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries somewhat more – 455 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 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 £20,600
C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Citroen C4

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Reviews Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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20 May 2026, 16:06:29

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Tomasz
25 Dec 2025, 23:25:28

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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Renault Austral

The Renault Austral is a stylish, well-built crossover that blends a comfortable ride with a spacious, modern cabin. It combines everyday-friendly refinement and contemporary technology with a focus on safety and practicality, making it a sensible choice for drivers who want an all-round family car.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
29,900 - 34,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
145 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,548 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
148 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
109 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Renault
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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