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Citroën ë-C4 vs Nissan ARIYA
Selected trimPLUSChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
At a glance
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 leads on charging speed, running costs and city driving, while the Nissan ARIYA leads on motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 if...
- 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
Choose the Nissan ARIYA if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
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
Nissan
5.8
Too close to call
Motorway RangeNissan
Citroën
3.8
Nissan
4.3
Family
Citroën
6.5
Nissan
6.9
Too close to call
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5
Nissan
2.8
Cost Per MileCitroën
Citroën
5.1
Nissan
4.6
City DrivingCitroën
Citroën
7
Nissan
4.7
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Nissan ARIYA
Engage+ 63kWh
- 29 miles more WLTP range
- 86 litres more boot space
- 30 kW faster rapid charging
- 60 kW more power
- 2.5s quicker 0-62 mph
- 750 kg more towing capacity
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 (better) | £37,000 |
| Official range | 222 miles | 250 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 380 L | 466 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Nissan ARIYA
Length
Citroën ë-C44,355mm-240mm
Nissan ARIYA4,595mm
Width
Citroën ë-C41,800mm-50mm
Nissan ARIYA1,850mm
Height
Citroën ë-C41,520mm-140mm
Nissan ARIYA1,660mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,595 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm (better) | 1,850 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,172 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Turning circle | 10.9 m (better) | 11.5 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 600 mm spare (better) | 550 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 380 L | 466 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L | 1350 L (better) |
| Frunk | 0 L | Not available |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | 750 kg (better) |
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.
Nissan ARIYA
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 PLUS |  Nissan ARIYA Engage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.59m+240mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.85m+50mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.17m |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.66m+140mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.77m+105mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L | 466L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L | 1350L (better) |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m (better) | 11.5m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,571kg (better) | 1,917kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not available | 750kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh | 63kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi | 250 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 130kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 (better) | £37,000 |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) (better) | £35,500 (-£1,500) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | SUV |
| Available | 2025+ | 2026+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles | 250 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 161 miles | 209 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 130 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW (better) | 7 kW |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 50 kWh | 63 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
| 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 | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 7.5 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 160 kW (better) |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 300 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Prices & deals
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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 - Nissan ARIYA Engage+ 63kWh
Tested 2022
Adult Occupant86%
Child Occupant89%
Vulnerable Road Users74%
Safety Assist93%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Nissan ARIYAEngage+ 63kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C4
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Nissan ARIYA
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Nissan ARIYA worth the extra £8,285 over the Citroën ë-C4?
The Nissan ARIYA costs £8,285 more than the Citroën ë-C4. For that premium it adds 29 miles more WLTP range, 30 kW faster peak rapid charging and 86 litres more boot space. 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 Nissan ARIYA?
The Citroën ë-C4 is £8,285 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 £8,285 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 Nissan ARIYA like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 161 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 and 209 miles for the Nissan ARIYA - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Nissan ARIYA goes roughly 48 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 30-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Nissan ARIYA?
The Citroën ë-C4 is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 50 mm narrower than the Nissan ARIYA. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 600 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C4 and about 550 mm of total clearance for the Nissan ARIYA. The Citroën ë-C4 also turns in a 0.6 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 Nissan ARIYA?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 and 84% for the Nissan ARIYA. 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.
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Data accuracy
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