Compare performance (156 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Toyota Corolla?
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 is clearly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Toyota Corolla costs 28,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,015 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.
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 Toyota Corolla offers moderately more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 22 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.
Looking at top speed, the Toyota Corolla is somewhat faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is very slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 17 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers markedly more boot space – 510 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.
For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,360 L, about 308 L more than the Toyota Corolla.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries only slightly more – 450 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 44 kg.
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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
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Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
4 - 5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
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Length
4,370 mm
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
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Payload
400 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 156 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
150 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
Toyota
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