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Citroen C4 vs VW Passat - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20600 £ vs 35700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or VW Passat?

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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VW Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

C4

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 significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 15172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.70 L. The difference is about 3.50 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Citroen C4 performs convincingly better – achieving up to 427 km, about 292 km more than the VW Passat.

Passat

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 Passat has a clearly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs a bit better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Passat pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm difference.

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, Citroen C4 is slightly lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers evident more room – 690 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1920 L, which is about 560 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat distinct takes the win – 577 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 171 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Passat proves to be dominates this comparison and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £35,700
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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Citroen C4
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Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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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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VW Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Reviews VW Passat

5 (2 Reviews)
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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

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