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Citroen C4 vs Skoda Fabia – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Skoda Fabia?

Citroen C4

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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Skoda Fabia

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Fabia has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 16900 £, while the Citroen C4 costs 20600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore minimal more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.90 L. The difference is about 0.20 L per 100 km.

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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 Skoda Fabia has a slightly edge – offering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is hardly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Skoda Fabia performs slight better – reaching 228 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 18 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Citroen C4 pulls hardly perceptible stronger with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Skoda Fabia is evident lighter – 1143 kg compared to 1403 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers distinct more room – 510 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs to a small extent better – up to 1360 L, which is about 170 L more than the Skoda Fabia.

When it comes to payload, Skoda Fabia barely noticeable takes the win – 437 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Citroen C4 shows itself to be wins by a narrow margin and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

Citroen C4
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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
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km

Citroen C4

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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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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Skoda Fabia

The Skoda Fabia is a clever, no-nonsense small car that turns everyday chores into a breeze thanks to smart packaging and a surprisingly roomy cabin. It won’t set your pulses racing, but it’s a consistently sensible choice — reliable, easy to live with and blessed with a few neat tricks that make city life less faff.

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Citroen C4
Skoda Fabia
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Costs and Consumption

Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
16900 - 30500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1143 - 1278 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4108 - 4137 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1780 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1458 - 1461 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1190 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 228 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Skoda
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.

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