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Citroen C4 vs Renault Scénic comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Renault Scénic?

Citroen C4 vs Renault Scénic: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Scénic

4.6 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly more trunk space
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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

C4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,700 £ , while the Renault Scénic costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,937 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.6 kWh/100km for the Renault Scénic. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Renault Scénic offers visibly more range – reaching up to 598 km, about 171 km more than the Citroen C4.

Scénic

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 Renault Scénic offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Scénic is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Scénic delivers very slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 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 noticeably lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,822 kg. The difference is around 419 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Scénic offers very slightly more boot space – 545 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Scénic carries markedly more – 518 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 112 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Scénic is barely 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 £34,600
Scénic

Renault Scénic

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 420 - 598 km
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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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Reviews Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Andrzej
9 Jun 2026, 17:24:58

Super wygodne i ciche i komfortowe auto

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steve
7 Jun 2026, 19:55:21

Super sleek, drives beautifully and is different, second hand price low milage and insurance , its a triple winner for me.

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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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David
19 May 2026, 08:25:28

Better finishes, physical controls, European build, ride quality, soundproofing, better seats, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
34,600 - 44,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.6 - 17.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
420 - 598 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,822 - 1,927 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
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Length
4,470 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,864 mm
Height
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Height
1,571 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,670 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
514 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
170 - 218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
150 - 170 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
280 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
125 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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