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Citroen C4 vs VW Touran – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether Citroen C4 or VW Touran fits your lifestyle better.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the VW Touran costs 35400 £. That’s a price difference of around 14833 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.20 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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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 Citroen C4 has a barely noticeable edge – offering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is to a small extent quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the VW Touran takes 8.90 s. That’s about 0.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C4 performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW Touran tops out at 209 km/h. The difference is around 1 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Touran pulls evident stronger with 360 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 90 Nm difference.

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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 curb weight, Citroen C4 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1520 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touran offers distinct more room – 834 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 324 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touran performs evident better – up to 1980 L, which is about 620 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, VW Touran evident takes the win – 601 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 195 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Touran 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.

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VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L
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Citroen C4

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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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
35400 - 43900 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1520 - 1631 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
4527 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
1829 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1668 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
1980 L
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
195 - 209 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1968 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW

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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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