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Skoda Fabia vs Citroen C4 comparison

Compare performance (177 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 20,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Skoda Fabia or Citroen C4?

Skoda Fabia vs Citroen C4: Key differences

Skoda Fabia

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Citroen C4

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • very slightly more efficient
  • markedly 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

Fabia

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Skoda Fabia is somewhat cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Citroen C4 costs 20,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,257 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Citroen C4 uses 4.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

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 Skoda Fabia offers a bit more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 156 HP. That’s roughly 21 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Citroen C4 takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen C4 delivers barely more torque with 270 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

Fabia

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, Skoda Fabia is clearly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,403 kg. The difference is around 260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C4 offers markedly more boot space – 510 L compared to 380 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries marginally more – 437 kg compared to 406 kg. That’s a difference of about 31 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen C4 is barely ahead 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 £20,600
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 : 14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 354 - 427 km
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Tomasz
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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
17,300 - 30,500 £
Price
20,600 - 32,200 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 4.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
354 - 427 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
112 - 126 g/km
co2
0 - 108 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Curb weight
1,403 - 1,652 kg
Trunk capacity
380 L
Trunk capacity
380 - 510 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,800 - 1,834 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 - 437 kg
Payload
379 - 406 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Power HP
110 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Power kW
81 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C
Brand
Skoda
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Skoda Fabia have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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