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Citroen C4 vs Renault Twingo comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 82 HP), boot space and price (20,700 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Renault Twingo?

Citroen C4 vs Renault Twingo: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.6 (7 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Renault Twingo

4.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • somewhat lighter
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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.

Renault Twingo is clearly cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Citroen C4 costs 20,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,634 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Renault Twingo is a bit more efficient: consuming 13.1 kWh/100km compared to 14.6 kWh/100km for the Citroen C4. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 165 km more than the Renault Twingo.

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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 substantially more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 82 HP. That’s roughly 74 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 Renault Twingo takes 12.1 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 175 Nm. That’s about 95 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Citroen C4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Twingo is somewhat lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more boot space – 510 L compared to 305 L. That’s a difference of about 205 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries markedly more – 406 kg compared to 320 kg. That’s a difference of about 86 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.

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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

4.6 (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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Mustafa
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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4.4 (3 Reviews)
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MAUBOUSSIN
12 Aug 2026, 13:48:46

Small reliable car, easy to drive, energy-efficient, perfect for the city or the area around your home.

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Otto
24 May 2026, 14:36:22

Great car, my wife loves it! 3 years, zero problems!

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eb
18 Apr 2026, 11:35:24

A nice little 5‑CV petrol car that, unfortunately, is no longer sold new.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,700 - 32,200 £
Price
17,100 - 18,500 £
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
13.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
260 - 262 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
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0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,294 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
305 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,720 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
301 - 320 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
82 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
175 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
60 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
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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