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Citroën ë-C4 vs Kia e-Niro
Selected trimPLUSChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
At a glance
The Kia e-Niro was replaced by the Kia Niro EV in 2022. Compare the Citroën ë-C4 with the Kia Niro EV
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Kia e-Niro stays competitive across the board.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C4 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
5.9
Kia
0
Motorway RangeCitroën
Citroën
3.8
Kia
2.5
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
6.5
Kia
3.7
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5
Kia
0.3
Cost Per Mile
Citroën
5.1
Kia
5.1
Too close to call
City Driving
Citroën
7
Kia
7.1
Too close to call
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 | Not available |
| Official range | 222 miles (better) | 180 miles |
| Boot space | 380 L | 451 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 9.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C4
Kia e-Niro
Length
Citroën ë-C44,355mm-20mm
Kia e-Niro4,375mm
Width
Citroën ë-C41,800mm-5mm
Kia e-Niro1,805mm
Height
Citroën ë-C41,520mm-50mm
Kia e-Niro1,570mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,375 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,805 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,570 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.6 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare (better) | 595 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 380 L | 451 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L | Not available |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C4
- At 4,355 mm, longer than 90% of hatchback EVs we track.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
Kia e-Niro
- Uses 153 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 80% of SUVs we track.
- At 4,375 mm, shorter than 80% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 PLUS |  Kia e-Niro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.38m+20mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m+5mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.57m+50mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.70m+30mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 155mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L | 451L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.6m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,571kg (better) | 1,667kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh (better) | 39.2kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi (better) | 180 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 | Not available |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2019–2022 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles (better) | 180 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 161 miles (better) | 126 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW (better) | 7.2 kW |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | 153 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 50 kWh (better) | 39.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 9.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 395 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | fwd |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Citroën ë-C4
PLUS
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
Kia e-Niro
2
Watch the reviews
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Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
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Compare with petrol or diesel
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Cost per mile
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C4 PLUS
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users57%
Safety Assist63%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia e-Niro2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years (better) | 7 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C4
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Kia e-Niro
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Citroën ë-C4 and Kia e-Niro like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 161 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 and 126 miles for the Kia e-Niro - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Citroën ë-C4 goes roughly 35 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Kia e-Niro?
The two are within 5 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C4 and about 595 mm of total clearance for the Kia e-Niro. The Kia e-Niro also turns in a 0.3 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Kia e-Niro?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 and 86% for the Kia e-Niro. That gives the Kia e-Niro a modest edge in retained real-world range. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. The Citroën ë-C4 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia e-Niro.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .