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Citroen C4 vs Tesla Model 3 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 460 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Tesla Model 3?

Citroen C4 vs Tesla Model 3: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Tesla Model 3

4 (5 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly more electric range
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Tesla Model 3 costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,143 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Tesla Model 3 is somewhat more efficient: consuming 13 kWh/100km compared to 14.5 kWh/100km for the Citroen C4. That’s a difference of about 1.5 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Tesla Model 3 offers significantly more range – reaching up to 750 km, about 323 km more than the Citroen C4.

Model 3

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 Tesla Model 3 offers clearly more power – delivering 460 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 304 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Model 3 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.1 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Tesla Model 3 is clearly faster – reaching 262 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 112 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Model 3 delivers substantially more torque with 660 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 390 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, Citroen C4 is visibly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,772 kg. The difference is around 369 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Tesla Model 3 offers moderately more boot space – 594 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 84 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries barely more – 406 kg compared to 377 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Tesla Model 3 is far ahead overall 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 £31,700
Model 3

Tesla Model 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 283 - 460 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 534 - 750 km
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Reviews Citroen C4

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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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dino999
18 Nov 2025, 08:47:05

I wanted to give 0 stars but you can't — unfortunately, it sucks.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
31,700 - 50,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 16.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
534 - 750 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
83 kWh
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
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,772 - 1,929 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
594 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,724 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
303 - 377 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
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
283 - 460 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.1 - 6.2 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
262 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
420 - 660 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
208 - 338 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Tesla
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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