Global EV Comparison: Citroën e-C4 50 kWh vs Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp

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General Info

Both vehicles are currently in production and can be purchased new. The Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) has a starting price of €31900, compared to the Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...), which starts at €27900.

The two vehicles share the same body style: Hatchback.

Property Citroën e-C4 50 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Years of Production 2024-… 2024-…
Current Status Produced Produced
Country of Manufacture Spain France
Body Style Hatchback Hatchback
Market Availability EU EU
Price Europe (New) €31900 €27900
GCC Score 5 5.2

Range and Efficiency

While the Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) offers a longer real-world range and a bigger battery, it is less energy-efficient than the Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...).

Property Citroën e-C4 50 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Range (WLTP) 354 km 312 km
Range (GCC) 304 km 265 km
Battery Capacity (Nominal) 50 kWh 43 kWh
Battery Capacity (Usable) 46.3 kWh 40 kWh
Efficiency per 100 km 15.2 kWh/100 km 15.1 kWh/100 km
Efficiency per kWh 6.57 km/kWh 6.63 km/kWh
Range and Efficiency Score 6.5 6.1

Charging

Both vehicles utilize a standard 400-volt architecture.

The Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) offers faster charging speeds at DC stations, reaching up to 100 kW, while the Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) maxes out at 80 kW.

The Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) features a more powerful on-board charger, supporting a maximum AC charging power of 11 kW, whereas the Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) is limited to 7.4 kW.

Property Citroën e-C4 50 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Max Charging Power (AC) 7.4 kW 11 kW
Max Charging Power (DC) 100 kW 80 kW
Architecture 400 V 400 V
Charge Port CCS Type 2 CCS Type 2
Charging Score 4.3 5.2

Performance

Both vehicles are front-wheel drive.

Although the Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) has more power, the Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) achieves a faster 0-100 km/h time.

Property Citroën e-C4 50 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Drive Type FWD FWD
Motor Type PMSM EESM
Motor Power (kW) 100 kW 90 kW
Motor Power (hp) 134 hp 120 hp
Motor Torque 260 Nm 225 Nm
0-100 km/h 10.8 s 9 s
Top Speed 150 km/h 150 km/h
Performance Score 2.6 2.7

Dimensions

The Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) is longer, but has a similar width and height to the Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...).

The Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) boasts a more extended wheelbase.

Property Citroën e-C4 50 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Length 4360 mm 3922 mm
Width (with Mirrors) 2032 mm 2020 mm
Width (w/o Mirrors) 1834 mm 1808 mm
Height 1525 mm 1498 mm
Wheelbase 2670 mm 2540 mm

Cargo and Towing

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

Neither car is equipped with a frunk (front trunk).

The Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp (2024-...) has a towing capacity of up to 500 kg, whereas the Citroën e-C4 50 kWh (2024-…) is not officially rated for towing in the EU.

Property Citroën e-C4 50 kWh Renault 5 E-Tech EV40 120hp
Number of Seats 5 5
Curb Weight 1536 kg 1400 kg
Cargo Volume (Trunk) 380 l 326 l
Cargo Volume (Max) 1250 l 1106 l
Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk) - Cargo Volume (Frunk)
Towing Capacity - Towing Capacity 500 kg
Cargo and Towing Score 4.3 4.2
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