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Citroën ë-C4 X vs Renault 4
Selected trimPlusChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
Selected trimElectricChange trim249 mi · 52 kWh · £27,195
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 X leads on family practicality and charging speed, while the Renault 4 leads on value for money, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 X if...
- 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 Renault 4 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 1.8p per mile on off-peak electricity
- you need the best car for city driving and tight parking
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Renault 4 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueRenault
Citroën
6.2
Renault
6.7
Motorway Range
Citroën
5.1
Renault
5.4
Too close to call
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
8.6
Renault
6.5
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
6
Renault
5.3
Cost Per MileRenault
Citroën
7.4
Renault
8.9
City DrivingRenault
Citroën
6
Renault
7.7
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 | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 | £27,195 (better) |
| Official range | 222 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 510 L (better) | 420 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 10.8 sec | 8.2 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C4 X
Renault 4
Length
Citroën ë-C4 X4,600mm
Renault 44,144mm-456mm
Width
Citroën ë-C4 X1,800mm
Renault 41,796mm-4mm
Height
Citroën ë-C4 X1,525mm-47mm
Renault 41,572mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,600 mm | 4,144 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,796 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,020 mm |
| Height | 1,525 mm | 1,572 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m | 10.8 m (better) |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare | 604 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear legroom | Not available | 164 mm |
| Boot space (seats up) | 510 L (better) | 420 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | Not available | 1405 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.
Renault 4
- 249 mile WLTP range, longer than 80% of hatchback EVs we track.
- Eligible for the full £3,750 UK Electric Car Grant, one of 8 hatchback EVs we track that qualifies for the top band.
- Boot space of 420 L is bigger than 85% of hatchback EVs we track.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 X Plus |  Renault 4 Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.60m | 4.14m-456mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.80m-4mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.02m |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.57m+47mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.62m-46mm |
| Ground Clearance | 156mm | 181mm+25mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 510L (better) | 420L |
| Boot (seats down) | Not available | 1405L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Rear Legroom | Not available | 164mm |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,580kg | 1,492kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh | 52kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi | 249 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 | £27,195 (better) |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) | £23,445 (-£3,750) (better) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2025+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles | 249 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 185 miles | 208 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Usable battery capacity | 45 kWh | 52 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10.8 sec | 8.2 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 110 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm (better) | 245 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Not available |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests.
Citroën ë-C4 X
Plus
Renault 4
Electric
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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Assess the effective monthly cost alongside the list price and expected depreciation.
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 - Renault 4 Electric
Tested 2024
Adult Occupant79%
Child Occupant85%
Vulnerable Road Users73%
Safety Assist68%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4 XPlus | Renault 4Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,934 km (better) |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C4 X
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Renault 4
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Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Citroën ë-C4 X
No active listings.
Renault 4
- £22,4572026Cars2View
- £20,4992025Cars2View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Citroën ë-C4 X worth the extra £1,520 over the Renault 4?
The Citroën ë-C4 X costs £1,520 more than the Renault 4. For that premium it adds 90 litres more boot space. The Renault 4 is not just cheaper - it also offers 27 miles more WLTP range and a 2.6s quicker 0-62mph time. On EVcarsguide's combined category scores, the Renault 4 comes out ahead overall.
Which is cheaper to own over 5 years, the Citroën ë-C4 X or the Renault 4?
The Renault 4 is £1,520 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £144 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Renault 4 comes out roughly £1,560 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 X and Renault 4 like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 185 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 X and 208 miles for the Renault 4 - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Renault 4 goes roughly 22 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 Renault 4?
The two are within 4 mm on width, so neither is meaningfully easier to thread into a tight space. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 604 mm of total clearance for the Renault 4 and about 600 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C4 X.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C4 X or the Renault 4?
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 Renault 4. 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
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .