USA EV Comparison: Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh vs Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor

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General Info

While the Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) is currently produced, it is not offered for sale in the United States. The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) has been discontinued. You can find it for as low as $14999 on the used car market.

The Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) is a Sedan, whereas the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) is a Liftback.

Property Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Years of Production 2024-… 2021-2023
Current Status Produced Discontinued
Country of Manufacture Spain China
Body Style Sedan Liftback
Market Availability EU EU, USA
Price USA (Used) - Price USA (Used) $14999
GCC Score 5.2 6.3

Range and Efficiency

While the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…).

Property Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Range (EPA) - Range (EPA) 270 mi
Range (WLTP) 224 mi 342 mi
Range (GCC) 190 mi 278 mi
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 50 kWh 78 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 46.3 kWh 75 kWh
Efficiency per 100 mi 24.4 kWh/100 mi 27 kWh/100 mi
Efficiency per kWh 4.1 mi/kWh 3.71 mi/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.6 7.9

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 150 kW, while the Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) maxes out at 100 kW.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 150 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 1
Charging Score 4.3 6.4

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) boasts greater motor power and accelerates faster from 0 to 60 mph.

Property Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM PMSM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 170 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 228 hp
Motor Torque 192 lb-ft 243 lb-ft
0-60 mph 10.4 s 7 s
Top Speed 93 mph 127 mph
Performance Score 2.5 4.1

Dimensions

The Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) is taller, but has a similar length and width to the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023).

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Length 181.1 in 181.3 in
Width (with Mirrors) 80 in 78.1 in
Width (w/o Mirrors) 72.2 in 73.2 in
Height 60 in 58.3 in
Wheelbase 105.1 in 107.7 in

Cargo and Towing

The Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) provides more cargo capacity, featuring both a larger trunk and more space with the rear seats folded.

A frunk (front trunk) is available in the Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023), but the Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) doesn’t have one.

The Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (2021-2023) has a towing capacity of up to 2000 lb, whereas the Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the US.

Property Citroën e-C4 X 50 kWh Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 3437 lb 4400 lb
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 18 ft3 14.3 ft3
Cargo Volume (Max) 48 ft3 38.7 ft3
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) 1.2 ft3
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 2000 lb
Cargo and Towing Score 4.7 5.1
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