Citroën C4 III or Hyundai IONIQ (AE)?

2020–present vs 2016–2022 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Liftback

In short

Length: C4 III 4,600 mm, IONIQ (AE) 4,470 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Boot: C4 III 510 l, IONIQ (AE) 443 l.
Lowest consumption: C4 III 4.4 l/100 km, IONIQ (AE) 1.1 l/100 km.
Power: C4 III 74–115 kW, IONIQ (AE) 88–104 kW.
Standard equipment: C4 III 32 items (Live), IONIQ (AE) 35 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën C4 III2020–present · 12 engines · Live, Feel, Shine, YouSpecifications →Listings →

Hyundai IONIQ (AE)2016–2022 · 4 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, TrendSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Citroën C4 III2020–presentno listings	Hyundai IONIQ (AE)2016–2022no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,350 mm–4,600 mm	Length4,470 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,820 mm
Height	Height1,525 mm	Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,670 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance156 mm	Ground clearance140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume380 l–510 l	Trunk volume341 l–443 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,209 kg–1,616 kg	Curb weight1,370 kg–1,527 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank43 l–45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2020–present	Production years2016–2022
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines4
Power	Power74–115 kW (101–156 hp)	Power88–104 kW (120–141 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.2–1.5	Displacement (l)1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel, Electric, Hybrid	FuelHybrid, Plug-in hybrid, Electric
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic, Manual	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · 1.5 BlueHDi 130	Lowest consumption1.1 l/100 km · 1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · ë-C4 156	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · Electric 38.3 kWh
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed185 km/h
Trim levelsLive · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim32 · Live	Items in the base trim35 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim36 · Shine	Items in the top trim36 · Premium
Equipment · Comfort6 · 9
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display✓	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay✓	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto✓	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights✓	LED Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety13 · 11
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist✓	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Traffic Sign Recognition	Traffic Sign Recognition✓	Traffic Sign Recognition—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior1 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C4 III or Hyundai IONIQ (AE)?

Length: Citroën C4 III 4,600 mm, Hyundai IONIQ (AE) 4,470 mm (a 130 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,670 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 510 vs 443 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C4 III or Hyundai IONIQ (AE)?

The most frugal Citroën C4 III uses 4.4 l/100 km (1.5 BlueHDi 130); the most frugal Hyundai IONIQ (AE) 1.1 l/100 km (1.6 GDI Plug-in Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C4 III or Hyundai IONIQ (AE)?

The strongest Citroën C4 III makes 115 kW (156 hp) (ë-C4 156); the strongest Hyundai IONIQ (AE) 104 kW (141 hp) (1.6 GDI Hybrid).

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