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Citroen C4 vs Volvo EC40 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 442 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 46,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Volvo EC40?

Citroen C4 vs Volvo EC40: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Volvo EC40

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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:

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Volvo EC40 costs 46,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,972 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 16.2 kWh/100km for the Volvo EC40. That’s a difference of about 1.6 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EC40 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 585 km, about 158 km more than the Citroen C4.

EC40

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 Volvo EC40 offers considerably more power – delivering 442 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 286 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EC40 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EC40 delivers significantly more torque with 670 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 400 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 clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 2,065 kg. The difference is around 662 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers markedly more boot space – 510 L compared to 404 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo EC40 carries only slightly more – 435 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 29 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EC40 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 £46,500
EC40

Volvo EC40

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 238 - 442 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 486 - 585 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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The Volvo EC40 feels like a polished slice of Scandinavian calm on wheels, blending minimalist design with a cocoon-like interior that makes everyday driving surprisingly serene. It’s an electric compact that puts safety and comfort front and center, while still injecting enough personality and tech-savvy charm to keep city buyers smiling.

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Volvo EC40

Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
46,500 - 59,000 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.2 - 17.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
486 - 585 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Curb weight
2,065 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,873 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
395 - 435 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
238 - 442 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
420 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
175 - 325 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Volvo
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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