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Citroen C4 vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Skoda Karoq?

Citroen C4 vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately more power
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Citroen C4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Skoda Karoq costs 29,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,520 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Skoda Karoq with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Karoq

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 Skoda Karoq offers moderately more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 34 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Karoq is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Skoda Karoq is clearly faster – reaching 210 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Karoq delivers markedly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Karoq is only slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 23 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers barely more boot space – 521 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 270 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries markedly more – 549 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 143 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Karoq holds a decisive overall lead 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 £29,100
Karoq

Skoda Karoq

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
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Citroen C4

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Reviews Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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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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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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