Citroën C3 Citroën C4

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Comparison table

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Citroën C3 Citroën C4
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2020-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 19,490 € 28,490
Status Available Available
Fuel Petrol Petrol
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 66/100
Practicality (differs) 67/100 64/100
Value retention (differs) 56/100 60/100
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 42/100 40/100
Reliability 62/100 62/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback Crossover
Power (hp) (differs) 100 130
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6 10.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 183 200
Length (mm) (differs) 4015 4350
Width (mm) (differs) 1755 1800
Height (mm) (differs) 1567 1525
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1226 1353
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 1200
Boot (l) (differs) 310 380
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.6 5.7
Petrol consumption (l/100km) (differs) 5.7
Seats 5 5
Doors 5 5

OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and reference dates are listed per figure

Show sources and reference dates per rating
  • Citroën C3 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Efficiency: WLTP PureTech 100 5.6 l/100km vs B-segment petrol (manufacturer figure, indicative; still little real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Practicality: Boot 310 l + raised seating, vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C3 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C3 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 5.6 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Citroën C4 · Efficiency: Owner-reported real-world consumption vs. WLTP 5.7 l/100km, public forums · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Reliability: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 segment + owner reviews + RDW recalls (PureTech three-cylinder with points to note) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Practicality: Boot 380 l + raised seating and comfort suspension, vs. C-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Value retention: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (Citroën historically below C-segment average) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Citroën C4 · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol + exhaust emissions (Euro-6d standard on current models), reference date 2026-05-21 · reference date 2026-05-21

Who they are

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Profile · III (2024, PureTech 100)

Citroën C3

Third-generation C3 (2024), slightly higher on the wheels than the previous one, on the Smart Car platform. The petrol version is the PureTech 100 (1.2 three-cylinder turbo); WLTP consumption around 5.6 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Shares the body with the electric ë-C3 (photo). Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

Profile · III PureTech 130 (2020+, facelift 2024)

Citroën C4

C-segment model on the CMP platform from Stellantis, a cross between hatchback and crossover with raised seating. The common petrol is the PureTech 130 (1.2 three-cylinder turbo); below it sits a PureTech 100. The 2024 facelift renewed the front and the interior, not the drivetrain. WLTP consumption around 5.7 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative); owners report 6.3-6.8 l/100km in mixed use (public forums, not measured by us). Shares the body with the electric ë-C4. Boot 380 l.

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