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Citroen C4 vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (156 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (20600 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or VW Golf?
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 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4633 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.60 L per 100 km.
As for electric range, the Citroen C4 performs clearly better – achieving up to 427 km, about 284 km more than the VW Golf.
Golf
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.
When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 177 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.40 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the VW Golf performs decisively better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.
There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 420 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm difference.
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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 curb weight, VW Golf is slight lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1403 kg. The difference is around 96 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Citroen C4 offers noticeable more room – 510 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1360 L, which is about 123 L more than the VW Golf.
When it comes to payload, VW Golf distinct takes the win – 508 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.
Who comes out on top?
Overall, the VW Golf 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.
from about £25,200
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Citroen C4
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Citroen C4
4.7 (3 Reviews)
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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VW Golf
The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.
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Citroen C4
VW Golf
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
20600 - 32000 £
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Price
25200 - 47600 £
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
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Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
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co2
0 - 108 g/km
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 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
1403 - 1659 kg
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Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
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Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
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Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
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Length
4350 - 4580 mm
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Length
4282 - 4296 mm
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Width
1800 - 1834 mm
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Width
1789 mm
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Height
1520 - 1525 mm
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Height
1454 - 1483 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
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Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
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Payload
379 - 406 kg
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Payload
438 - 508 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
110 - 156 HP
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Power HP
116 - 333 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
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Max Speed
150 km/h
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Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
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Torque
205 - 270 Nm
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
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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
85 - 245 kW
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Engine capacity
1199 cm3
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Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
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Brand
Citroen
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Brand
VW
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What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?
The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.