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Peugeot 508 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (360 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (44,600 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Peugeot 508 or Citroen C4?

Peugeot 508 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Peugeot 508

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • clearly lighter
  • barely 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Citroen C4 is significantly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Peugeot 508 costs 44,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 508 uses 1.6 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Citroen C4 with 4.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 372 km more than the Peugeot 508.

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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 Peugeot 508 offers significantly more power – delivering 360 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 204 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Peugeot 508 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 508 delivers clearly more torque with 520 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

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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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C4 is clearly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,811 kg. The difference is around 408 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers barely more boot space – 510 L compared to 487 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 508 carries a bit more – 469 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 63 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 508 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.

from £44,600
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Peugeot 508

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 180 - 360 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 2 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 46 - 55 km
Peugeot 508
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

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Peugeot 508

The Peugeot 508 turns heads with a low-slung, almost coupe-like silhouette and a cabin that feels grown-up and surprisingly premium for the money. On the road it balances comfort and poise with a playful edge, making it a convincing choice for buyers who want something stylish and sensible without shouting for attention.

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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 508
Citroen C4

Costs and Consumption

Price
44,600 - 60,800 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
46 - 55 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
36 - 45 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
43 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,811 - 1,941 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Trunk capacity
487 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
4,750 mm
Length
-
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
1,403 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,537 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
379 - 469 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 - 360 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 8.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
230 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
360 - 520 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
133 - 265 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Peugeot
Brand
Citroen
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