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Citroen C4 vs Toyota Yaris – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

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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 hardly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the Toyota Yaris costs 21900 £. That’s a price difference of around 1295 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore evident more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 0.90 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 Toyota Yaris has a clearly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Toyota Yaris performs minimal better – reaching 230 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls distinct stronger with 390 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 120 Nm difference.

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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, Toyota Yaris is noticeable lighter – 1090 kg compared to 1403 kg. The difference is around 313 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers significantly more room – 510 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs noticeable better – up to 1360 L, which is about 425 L more than the Toyota Yaris.

When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris evident takes the win – 525 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 119 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Toyota Yaris shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects 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.

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Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 9.5 L
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Citroen C4

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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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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
21900 - 46700 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
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
87 - 215 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
3 - 5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
3940 - 3995 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1745 - 1805 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1455 - 1500 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
935 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Toyota

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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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