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Citroën ë-C4 vs Kia Niro EV
Selected trimPLUSChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
Selected trim2 · 2022-26Change trim288 mi · 64.8 kWh · £34,995
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 leads on value for money, motorway range and family practicality, while the Kia Niro EV 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
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2.1p 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 Citroën ë-C4 wins almost every category - it's the clear choice unless price is the deciding factor.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
5.9
Kia
4.9
Motorway RangeCitroën
Citroën
3.8
Kia
2.1
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
6.5
Kia
4.7
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5
Kia
1.6
Cost Per MileCitroën
Citroën
5.1
Kia
3.5
City DrivingCitroën
Citroën
7
Kia
6.4
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Kia Niro EV
2
- 66 miles more WLTP range
- 95 litres more boot space
- 50 kW more power
- 2.2s quicker 0-62 mph
- 0.3 m tighter turning circle
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 (better) | £34,995 |
| Official range | 222 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 380 L | 475 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | Not available |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C4
Kia Niro EV
Length
Citroën ë-C44,355mm-65mm
Kia Niro EV4,420mm
Width
Citroën ë-C41,800mm-25mm
Kia Niro EV1,825mm
Height
Citroën ë-C41,520mm-25mm
Kia Niro EV1,545mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,545 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) | 575 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 380 L | 475 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 Niro EV
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 PLUS |  Kia Niro EV 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.42m+65mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.82m+25mm |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.54m+25mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.72m+50mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L | 475L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.6m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,571kg (better) | 1,739kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh | 64.8kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi | 288 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 50kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 (better) | £34,995 |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) | £34,995 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2022–2026 |
* Kia Niro EV: Heat pump: an option on the 3 and 4, not available on the 2.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles | 288 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 161 miles | 194 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | Not available |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 50 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 11 kW (better) |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km (better) | 164 Wh/km |
| Usable battery capacity | 50 kWh | 64.8 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Not standard |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Kia Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.8 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 150 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm (better) | 255 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.
Kia Niro EV
2
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
For a useful running-cost comparison, factor in your mileage, charging access and current petrol or diesel car alongside the EV estimate.
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 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 Niro EV2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Kia Niro EV
Used on AutoTraderLease deals
Live used listings
Active inventory from independent UK dealers.
Citroën ë-C4
No active listings.
Kia Niro EV
- £13,4052023Car360View
- £23,6502024Car360View
- £22,6412024Car360View
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kia Niro EV worth the extra £6,280 over the Citroën ë-C4?
The Kia Niro EV costs £6,280 more than the Citroën ë-C4. For that premium it adds 66 miles more WLTP range, 95 litres more boot space and 50 kW more power. The Citroën ë-C4 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 Kia Niro EV?
The Citroën ë-C4 is £6,280 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £168 a year either way, at 8,000 miles on an off-peak home tariff. Add 5 years of charging and the Citroën ë-C4 comes out roughly £6,320 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 Kia Niro EV like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 161 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 and 194 miles for the Kia Niro EV - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Kia Niro EV goes roughly 34 miles further between charging stops.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Kia Niro EV?
The two are within 25 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 575 mm of total clearance for the Kia Niro EV. The Kia Niro EV 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 Niro EV?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 and 84% for the Kia Niro EV. 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. The Citroën ë-C4 has the longer battery warranty at 8 years, versus 7 for the Kia Niro EV.
Go deeper on each car
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .