Citroen C4 vs Suzuki Vitara – Which model is better for everyday use?

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

Costs and Efficiency: When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Citroen C4 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Suzuki Vitara costs 23600 £. That’s a price difference of around 3009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore hardly any more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5 L. The difference is about 0.30 L per 100 km.

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 Citroen C4 has a a bit edge – offering 156 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 27 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That’s about 1.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C4 performs minimal better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 pulls slightly stronger with 270 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 35 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Suzuki Vitara is slight lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1341 kg. The difference is around 86 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers visibly more room – 510 L compared to 375 L. That’s a difference of about 135 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs a touch better – up to 1360 L, which is about 240 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, Citroen C4 slight takes the win – 406 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 11 kg.

All in all, the Citroen C4 shows itself to be is clearly superior and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.