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Citroën ë-C4 vs Suzuki e VITARA
Selected trimPLUSChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
Selected trimMotion 49kWhChange trim213 mi · 49 kWh · £26,249
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 leads on motorway range, family practicality and charging speed, while the Suzuki e VITARA leads on running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 if...
- 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
Choose the Suzuki e VITARA if...
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C4 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
Value
Citroën
5.9
Suzuki
5.9
Too close to call
Motorway RangeCitroën
Citroën
3.8
Suzuki
3
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
6.5
Suzuki
4.5
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5
Suzuki
3.5
Cost Per MileSuzuki
Citroën
5.1
Suzuki
6
City DrivingSuzuki
Citroën
7
Suzuki
8.1
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 | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 | £26,249 (better) |
| Official range | 222 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Boot space | 380 L (better) | 310 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min (better) | 45 min |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 9.6 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C4
Suzuki e VITARA
Length
Citroën ë-C44,355mm
Suzuki e VITARA4,275mm-80mm
Width
Citroën ë-C41,800mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,800mm
Height
Citroën ë-C41,520mm-115mm
Suzuki e VITARA1,635mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,275 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.4 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare | 600 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 380 L (better) | 310 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L (better) | 562 L |
| 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.
Suzuki e VITARA
- At 4,275 mm, shorter than 90% of SUVs in our UK catalogue.
- Uses 149 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 90% of SUVs we track.
- 10.4 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of SUVs in our database.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 PLUS |  Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.28m-80mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.64m+115mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.70m+30mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L (better) | 310L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L (better) | 562L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.4m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,571kg (better) | 1,680kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh (better) | 49kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi (better) | 213 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 150kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 | £26,249 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) | £26,249 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles (better) | 213 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 161 miles | 162 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min (better) | 45 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | 149 Wh/km (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 50 kWh (better) | 49 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| 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 | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 9.6 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 106 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm (better) | 193 Nm |
| 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.
Suzuki e VITARA
Motion 49kWh
Watch the reviews
Watch selected video reviews here, or visit each model page for the full collection.
Reviews and videos discuss each model overall; the specifications above apply to your selected trims.
Prices & deals
Calculate your real costs
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Cost per mile
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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
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)
Euro NCAP - Suzuki e VITARA Motion 49kWh
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant77%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users79%
Safety Assist72%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Suzuki e VITARAMotion 49kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C4
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Suzuki e VITARA
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroën ë-C4 worth the extra £2,466 over the Suzuki e VITARA?
The Citroën ë-C4 costs £2,466 more than the Suzuki e VITARA. For that premium it adds 70 litres more boot space. The Suzuki e VITARA is not just cheaper - it also offers 50 kW faster peak rapid charging. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Citroën ë-C4 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The Suzuki e VITARA is £2,466 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Suzuki e VITARA comes out roughly £2,506 cheaper overall. These figures cover list price and home charging only - insurance, servicing, tyres and depreciation will move the real total.
What are the Citroën ë-C4 and Suzuki e VITARA like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 161 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 and 162 miles for the Suzuki e VITARA - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. A rapid charge to 80% takes around 30 minutes in the Citroën ë-C4 and 45 in the Suzuki e VITARA, so the Citroën ë-C4 loses less time at each stop.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Suzuki e VITARA?
The two are within 0 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 600 mm of total clearance for the Suzuki e VITARA. The Suzuki e VITARA also turns in a 0.5 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 Suzuki e VITARA?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 and 90% for the Suzuki e VITARA. That gives the Suzuki e VITARA a modest edge in retained real-world range. The Suzuki e VITARA's LFP-type pack tolerates daily 100% charging, while the Citroën ë-C4's NMC-type pack lasts longest kept to about 80% for everyday use. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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