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Citroën ë-C4 vs Vauxhall Corsa-e
Selected trimPLUSChange trim222 mi · 50 kWh · £28,715
Selected trimSE Nav · 2020-23Change trim209 mi · 50 kWh · £29,990
At a glance
The Vauxhall Corsa-e was replaced by the Vauxhall Corsa in 2024. Compare the Citroën ë-C4 with the Vauxhall Corsa
In this comparison, Citroën ë-C4 leads on value for money, family practicality and charging speed, while the Vauxhall Corsa-e leads on motorway range, running costs and city driving.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Citroën ë-C4 if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the most family-friendly option with good safety and space
- you need the fastest charging of these options
Choose the Vauxhall Corsa-e if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
- you want the lowest running costs - from just 2p 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 leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueCitroën
Citroën
5.9
Vauxhall
5.2
Motorway RangeVauxhall
Citroën
3.8
Vauxhall
4.5
FamilyCitroën
Citroën
6.5
Vauxhall
5.2
ChargingCitroën
Citroën
5
Vauxhall
4.3
Cost Per MileVauxhall
Citroën
5.1
Vauxhall
6
City DrivingVauxhall
Citroën
7
Vauxhall
8
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-C4PLUS | Vauxhall Corsa-eSE Nav |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28,715 (better) | £29,990 |
| Official range | 222 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Boot space | 380 L (better) | 267 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 30 min | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Citroën ë-C4
Vauxhall Corsa-e
Length
Citroën ë-C44,355mm
Vauxhall Corsa-e4,060mm-295mm
Width
Citroën ë-C41,800mm
Vauxhall Corsa-e1,765mm-35mm
Height
Citroën ë-C41,520mm
Vauxhall Corsa-e1,435mm-85mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Vauxhall Corsa-eSE Nav |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,355 mm | 4,060 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,800 mm | 1,765 mm (better) |
| Width with mirrors out | Not available | 2,032 mm |
| Height | 1,520 mm | 1,435 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 | 635 mm spare (better) |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Vauxhall Corsa-eSE Nav |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 2 | 2 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 380 L (better) | 267 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1250 L (better) | 1081 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
- 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.
Vauxhall Corsa-e
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Citroën ë-C4 PLUS |  Vauxhall Corsa-e SE Nav |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.36m | 4.06m-295mm |
| Width | 1.80m | 1.76m-35mm |
| Width (mirrors) | Not available | 2.03m |
| Height | 1.52m | 1.44m-85mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.67m | 2.54m-132mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not available | 136mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 380L (better) | 267L |
| Boot (seats down) | 1250L (better) | 1081L |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 10.9m | 10.8m (better) |
| Kerb Weight | 1,571kg | 1,530kg (better) |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 50kWh | 50kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 222 mi (better) | 209 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW | 100kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £28,715 (better) | £29,990 |
| Price after EV grant | £27,215 (-£1,500) | £29,990 (not eligible) |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2025+ | 2020–2023 |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Vauxhall Corsa-eSE Nav |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 222 miles (better) | 209 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 161 miles | 174 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 30 min | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Home AC charging | 7.4 kW | 7.4 kW |
| Energy consumption | 153 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 50 kWh (better) | 46 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | NMC |
| Battery architecture | 400V | 400V |
| Heat pump | Not standard | Standard (better) |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Vauxhall Corsa-eSE Nav |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 10 sec | 8.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 100 kW | 100 kW |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 260 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.
Vauxhall Corsa-e
SE Nav
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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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Cost per mile
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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 - Vauxhall Corsa-e SE Nav
Tested 2019
Adult Occupant84%
Child Occupant86%
Vulnerable Road Users66%
Safety Assist69%
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Citroën ë-C4PLUS | Vauxhall Corsa-eSE Nav |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | 8 years |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,000 km | 160,000 km |
Buying options
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Citroën ë-C4
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Vauxhall Corsa-e
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Citroën ë-C4
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Vauxhall Corsa-e
- £12,5952023Drive GreenView
Frequently asked questions
Is the Vauxhall Corsa-e worth the extra £1,275 over the Citroën ë-C4?
The Vauxhall Corsa-e costs £1,275 more than the Citroën ë-C4. For that premium it adds a 1.9s quicker 0-62mph time. The Citroën ë-C4 is not just cheaper - it also offers 113 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 Vauxhall Corsa-e?
The Citroën ë-C4 is £1,275 cheaper to buy. Running costs are almost identical - about £160 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 £1,235 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 Vauxhall Corsa-e like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 161 miles for the Citroën ë-C4 and 174 miles for the Vauxhall Corsa-e - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. 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 Vauxhall Corsa-e?
The Vauxhall Corsa-e is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the Citroën ë-C4. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 635 mm of total clearance for the Vauxhall Corsa-e and about 600 mm of total clearance for the Citroën ë-C4.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Citroën ë-C4 or the Vauxhall Corsa-e?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 84% battery health for the Citroën ë-C4 and 84% for the Vauxhall Corsa-e. 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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