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Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (195 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (29,200 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 308 or Citroen C4?

Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Peugeot 308

5 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C4

4.5 (5 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
  • slightly 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Citroen C4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Peugeot 308 costs 29,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,675 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 308 uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.4 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is only slightly more efficient: consuming 14.6 kWh/100km compared to 15.6 kWh/100km for the Peugeot 308. That’s a difference of about 1 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Peugeot 308 offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 450 km, about 23 km more than the Citroen C4.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 308 offers somewhat more power – delivering 195 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 39 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 308 is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 308 delivers barely more torque with 300 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

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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 only slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,453 kg. The difference is around 50 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers slightly more boot space – 510 L compared to 412 L. That’s a difference of about 98 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 308 carries moderately more – 503 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 97 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 308 is far ahead overall 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.

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Peugeot 308

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 131 - 195 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 81 - 450 km
Peugeot 308
Citroen C4

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Peugeot 308

The Peugeot 308 brings a sleek, feline profile and an unexpectedly upscale cabin, with clever packaging and materials that feel a touch more premium than you might expect. It’s composed on the road, easy to live with for daily life, and a smart choice if you want a stylish hatch that still behaves when the road gets interesting.

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Citroen C4

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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Peugeot 308
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,200 - 42,600 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
81 - 450 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 133 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,453 - 1,749 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Trunk capacity
314 - 412 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,852 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
430 - 503 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
131 - 195 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
230 - 300 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, B, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Citroen
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