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Citroen C4 vs Volvo EX30 comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 428 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or Volvo EX30?

Citroen C4 vs Volvo EX30: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Volvo EX30

3.7 (7 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • somewhat 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Volvo EX30 costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,429 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is a bit more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 17 kWh/100km for the Volvo EX30. That’s a difference of about 2.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo EX30 offers somewhat more range – reaching up to 475 km, about 48 km more than the Citroen C4.

EX30

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 Volvo EX30 offers significantly more power – delivering 428 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 272 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo EX30 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo EX30 delivers significantly more torque with 543 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 273 Nm more.

C4

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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is noticeably lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,840 kg. The difference is around 437 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen C4 carries very slightly more – 406 kg compared to 390 kg. That’s a difference of about 16 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo EX30 is clearly superior 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.

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EX30

Volvo EX30

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 428 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 339 - 475 km
Citroen C4
Volvo EX30

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Citroen C4

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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Volvo EX30

The Volvo EX30 is a compact all-electric crossover that mixes Volvo's strong safety focus with clean Scandinavian design for a really city-friendly package. It feels lively and easy to live with, pairing a premium-feeling interior and modern connectivity with a practical footprint for urban driving.

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Citroen C4
Volvo EX30

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
30,000 - 47,800 £
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
17 - 18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
339 - 475 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
1,840 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,838 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
370 - 390 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
150 - 428 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
343 - 543 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
110 - 315 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Volvo
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