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Citroen C4 vs VW Transporter Transporter - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (156 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (20600 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen C4 or VW Transporter Transporter?

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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VW Transporter Transporter

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Citroen C4 has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20600 £, while the VW Transporter Transporter costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 16953 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Citroen C4 manages with 4.70 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 7.10 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.

In terms of energy consumption, the advantage goes to the Citroen C4: with 14.50 kWh per 100 km, it’s decisively more efficient than the VW Transporter Transporter with 21.90 kWh. That’s a difference of about 7.40 kWh.

As for range, the Citroen C4 performs noticeable better – achieving up to 427 km, about 96 km more than the VW Transporter Transporter.

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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 Transporter Transporter has a clearly edge – offering 286 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Transporter Transporter is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 7.40 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Citroen C4 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 210 km/h, while the VW Transporter Transporter tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Transporter Transporter pulls noticeable stronger with 415 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 145 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.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Citroen C4 is distinct lighter – 1403 kg compared to 1872 kg. The difference is around 469 kg.

When it comes to payload, VW Transporter Transporter clearly takes the win – 1259 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 853 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the VW Transporter Transporter shows itself to be has the upper hand 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 Transporter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.1 - 8.4 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 21.9 - 24.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 56 - 331 km
Citroen C4
VW Transporter Transporter

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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 Transporter Transporter

The VW Transporter is the workhorse of the modern tradesman, blending practical cleverness with a cabin that's actually pleasant to spend a long day in. It may not steal the style spotlight, but its unshowy durability, clever load solutions and easy-to-live-with character make it a sensible pick for businesses and weekend projects alike.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
20600 - 32000 £
Price
37500 - 60800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh
Consumption kWh/100km
21.9 - 24.4 kWh
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Electric Range
56 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
0 - 108 g/km
co2
0 - 220 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 - 50 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1403 - 1659 kg
Curb weight
1872 - 2462 kg
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4350 - 4580 mm
Length
5050 - 5450 mm
Width
1800 - 1834 mm
Width
2032 mm
Height
1520 - 1525 mm
Height
1966 - 1985 mm
Max trunk capacity
1250 - 1360 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
381 - 406 kg
Payload
755 - 1259 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 150 km/h
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1199 cm3
Engine capacity
1996 - 2488 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, A
Brand
Citroen
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Citroen C4 have?

The Citroen C4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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