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Citroen C4 vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (156 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (20,600 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or VW Tiguan?

Citroen C4 vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more electric range
  • slightly lighter
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VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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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:

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 is substantially cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,016 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers substantially more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 301 km more than the VW Tiguan.

Tiguan

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 VW Tiguan offers clearly more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 116 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Tiguan is visibly faster – reaching 215 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 130 Nm more.

C4

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers markedly more boot space – 652 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 126 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries visibly more – 533 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 127 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km
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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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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
379 - 406 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
150 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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