Citroën C3 Renault 4 E-Tech

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Citroën C3 Renault 4 E-Tech
Fuel (differs) Petrol Electric
Model years (differs) 2024-now 2025-now
From (indicative) (differs) € 19,490 € 32,400
Status Available Available
RatingsRating figures: higher is better (scale 0-100). What each category measures is explained on the methodology page.
Reliability (differs) 62/100 n/a
Efficiency (differs) 68/100 n/a
Practicality (differs) 67/100 74/100
Value retention (differs) 56/100 n/a
Sustainability (environmental impact) (differs) 42/100 76/100
Specifications
Body style (differs) Hatchback SUV
Power (hp) (differs) 100 150
0–100 km/h (s) (differs) 10.6 8.2
Top speed (km/h) (differs) 183 150
Length (mm) (differs) 4015 4144
Width (mm) (differs) 1755 1808
Height (mm) (differs) 1567 1572
Kerb weight (kg) (differs) 1226 1462
Max. towing weight, braked (kg) (differs) n/a 750
Boot (l) (differs) 310 420
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) (differs) 5.6
Range (WLTP, km) (differs) 409
Battery (kWh) (differs) 52
Fast charging, public charger (kW) (differs) 100
Consumption WLTP (kWh/100km) (differs) 15.1
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
  • Renault 4 E-Tech · Sustainability (environmental impact): WLTP consumption + Renault battery warranty (8 yr/160,000 km) + ICCT 2024 LCA indication, segment · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Renault 4 E-Tech · Reliability: Too recent for reliable data; production since April 2025 · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Renault 4 E-Tech · Efficiency: Too recent for stable owner data versus WLTP 15.1 kWh/100km (52 kWh) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Renault 4 E-Tech · Practicality: Boot 420 l + braked towing weight 750 kg for B-segment SUV (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-20
  • Renault 4 E-Tech · Value retention: Too recent for reliable data; no full residual-value cycle yet · reference date 2026-05-20

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 · E-Tech Electric (2025-, AmpR Small)

Renault 4 E-Tech

Compact retro electric SUV on the AmpR Small / CMF-BEV platform, shared with the Renault 5 E-Tech. Built in Maubeuge, EU deliveries from spring 2025. Two variants: 40 kWh / 120 PS with around 308 km WLTP and 52 kWh / 150 PS with around 409 km WLTP (manufacturer figures, indicative). DC charging up to 100 kW. Boot 420 litres, expanding to 1,405 litres. Braked towing 750 kg. SUV body next to the Renault 5 hatchback on the same platform.

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