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Citroën ë-C4 X vs Hyundai IONIQ Electric (2016-2019)
Selected trimPlusChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
Selected trimPremium 28kWh · 2016-19124 mi · 28 kWh · £28,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 X leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Hyundai IONIQ Electric leads on city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 X 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 have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Hyundai IONIQ Electric (2016-2019) if...
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Citroën ë-C4 X leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
6.2
Hyundai
5
Motorway RangeCitroën
Citroën
5.1
Hyundai
3.3
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
8.6
Hyundai
6.9
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
6
Hyundai
2.9
Cost Per Mile
Citroën
7.4
Hyundai
7.4
Too close to call
City DrivingHyundai
Citroën
6
Hyundai
6.7
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-C4 XPlus | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 (better) | £28,995 |
| Official range | 222 miles (better) | 124 miles |
| Boot space | 510 L (better) | 350 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 10.8 sec | 10.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Length
Citroën ë-C4 X4,600mm
Hyundai IONIQ Electric4,470mm-130mm
Width
Citroën ë-C4 X1,800mm-20mm
Hyundai IONIQ Electric1,820mm
Height
Citroën ë-C4 X1,525mm
Hyundai IONIQ Electric1,450mm-75mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,470 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,820 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,065 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,450 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) | 580 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | Not available | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 510 L (better) | 350 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1417 L |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 0 kg |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Citroën ë-C4 X
- At 4,600 mm, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- 2nd-largest boot among hatchback EVs in our catalogue at 510 L.
Hyundai IONIQ Electric
- At 4,470 mm, longer than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- 2,700 mm wheelbase, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 X Plus |  Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.60m | 4.47m-130mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.82m+20mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.06m |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.45m-75mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.70m+30mm |
| Ground Clearance | 156mm | 140mm-16mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 510L (better) | 350L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1417L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.6m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,580kg | 1,420kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh (better) | 28kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi (better) | 124 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 70kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 (better) | £28,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) | £28,995 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2016–2019 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles (better) | 124 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 185 miles (better) | 104 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 70 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Usable battery capacity | 45 kWh (better) | 25.2 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | Not available | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not available | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10.8 sec | 10.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW (better) | 88 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 295 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
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Citroën ë-C4 X
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Hyundai IONIQ Electric
Premium 28kWh
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Citroën ë-C4 X
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Prices & deals
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Citroën ë-C4 X Plus
Tested 2021
Adult Occupant80%
Child Occupant83%
Vulnerable Road Users57%
Safety Assist63%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Hyundai IONIQ Electric Premium 28kWh
Tested 2016
Adult Occupant89%
Child Occupant80%
Vulnerable Road Users70%
Safety Assist86%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Hyundai IONIQ ElectricPremium 28kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 201,168 km (better) |
Buying options
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C4 X or the Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
The Citroën ë-C4 X is £280 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £152 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the two land within £280 of each other - effectively the same to own. 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 X and Hyundai IONIQ Electric like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 185 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 X and 104 miles for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Citroën ë-C4 X goes roughly 81 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 25-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C4 X or the Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
The two are within 20 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 X and about 580 mm of total clearance for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric 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 X or the Hyundai IONIQ Electric?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 X and 84% for the Hyundai IONIQ Electric. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use NMC-type cells, so for daily use keep the charge limit near 80% to slow degradation. Both batteries carry a 8-year manufacturer warranty.
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Data accuracy
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