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Renault Austral vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (200 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (29,900 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Austral or Citroen C4?

Renault Austral vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Renault Austral

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • very slightly more trunk space

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Austral

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Renault Austral costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Austral with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

C4

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 Renault Austral offers markedly more power – delivering 200 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 44 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Citroen C4 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Renault Austral takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault Austral is slightly faster – reaching 180 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

Both models offer the same torque – 270 Nm.

Austral

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 slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,548 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Austral offers very slightly more boot space – 527 L compared to 510 L. That’s a difference of about 17 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Austral offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,736 L, about 376 L more than the Citroen C4.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Austral carries moderately more – 477 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 71 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 has the upper hand 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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C4

Citroen C4

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Reviews Renault Austral

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,900 - 37,800 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 6.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
109 - 145 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
55 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,548 - 1,613 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Trunk capacity
527 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
4,533 mm
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
1,645 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,736 L
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Payload
455 - 477 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
148 - 200 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 9.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
270 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
109 - 147 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,332 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Renault
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Renault Austral have?

The Renault Austral is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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