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Renault R5 vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (540 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (23,900 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault R5 or Citroen C4?

Renault R5 vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h

Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • barely more electric range
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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

R5

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 is slightly cheaper – starting at 20,600 £ , while the Renault R5 costs 23,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,352 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Citroen C4 is barely more efficient: consuming 14.5 kWh/100km compared to 14.8 kWh/100km for the Renault R5. That’s a difference of about 0.3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Citroen C4 offers barely more range – reaching up to 427 km, about 22 km more than the Renault R5.

C4

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 Renault R5 offers clearly more power – delivering 540 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 384 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Renault R5 is clearly faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Citroen C4 tops out at 150 km/h. The difference is around 120 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 delivers considerably more torque with 4,800 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 4,530 Nm more.

R5

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 very slightly lighter – 1,403 kg compared to 1,447 kg. The difference is around 44 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers clearly more boot space – 510 L compared to 326 L. That’s a difference of about 184 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Citroen C4 offers a bit more capacity – up to 1,360 L, about 254 L more than the Renault R5.

When it comes to payload, the Renault R5 carries barely more – 418 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault R5 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £23,900
R5

Renault R5

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 540 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 307 - 405 km
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Reviews Renault R5

5 (1 Reviews)
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Walter
4 Nov 2025, 21:42:46

Practical, nimble, and fun to drive. For rather small drivers up to 1.75 m there's plenty of space even on the back seat. Useful driver-assist systems, and Android Auto works well. Very economical in summer. In winter a lot of energy is used in the first five minutes to bring the battery up to 20°C, which makes consumption on short winter trips very high.

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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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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
23,900 - 137,100 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.8 - 15.2 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.5 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
307 - 405 km
Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
40 - 52 kWh
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
0 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
3 - 5
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,447 - 1,524 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,659 kg
Trunk capacity
326 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
3,922 - 4,080 mm
Length
4,350 - 4,580 mm
Width
1,744 - 2,030 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
1,380 - 1,498 mm
Height
1,520 - 1,525 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,106 L
Max trunk capacity
1,250 - 1,360 L
Payload
396 - 418 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
122 - 540 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
150 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
150 km/h
Torque
225 - 4,800 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
90 - 397 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,027
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Renault
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Renault R5 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive.

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