Comparison - Citroen e-C4 Shine 2021 - vs - Kia Sportage 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
30,656
Updated: 
15 Feb 2021
‎£
36,445
Updated: 
25 Feb 2022
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2022
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
6-speed Automatic
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
no
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
11.00gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
#808181
#EFEFEF
#0C4658
#B14811
#6C8186
#61605E
#92071E
Color: 
Machined Bronze
#6A5545
Fusion White
#BEBEBB
Dark Penta Metal
#6F6F6F
Phantom Black
#151515
Blue Flame
#3E6F90
Experience Green
#43513E

Electric

Battery: 
50 kWh
13.8 kWh Li-ion polymer battery
Full Charge Range: 
217mi
43mi
Full Charge Time: 
100kW fast charging station will replenish the battery to 80 per cent in 30 minutes
3-pin AC Charger (10% - 100%) is 5h 27m
Top Speed: 
93mph
119mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
9.70s
7.90s

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

PROS
Striking styling means it stands out
Ample interior room and luggage space

CONS
Disappointing battery range
If you want a sporty car, look elsewhere
Doesn't feel as nippy as its rivals

By: 
parkers.co.uk

PROS
Mainly cushy ride
Good quality interior
Hushed at motorway speeds

CONS
Relatively slow acceleration
Not as roomy as some rivals
Competent handling but not particularly fun to drive

By: 
whatcar.com

Pros
Distinctive looks
100kW charging is standard
Same space inside as regular C4

Cons
Modest real-world range
Not that affordable
Lots of body roll in the bends

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
One of the nicer cabins in this class,
turbo engine adds excitement,
satisfying ride-and-handling traits.

Cons
Cargo area is tight,
worse fuel economy than many competitors,
turbo engine limited to priciest model.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Pros
Plenty of tech on board
Smooth hybrid system
Nice cabin quality

Cons
Fiddly climate controls
Slightly firm ride
Front-end styling is divisive

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy City USA: 
38.00mpg
Fuel Economy HWY: 
38.00mpg
Engine type: 
Electric
Hybrid

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
1.60L
Torque: 
191ft-lbs
258ft-lbs
at 4 500rpm
Horsepower: 
136hp
227hp
at 5 500rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
35.70Feet
38.60Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
no
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
yes
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
no
yes
Side view Camera: 
no
yes
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Transmission, cruise and audio controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Speed limiter
Voice commands
Front and rear parking sensors with flankguard
Heated steering wheel
Citroen connect nav with speed cam and danger zones alert
Dual Horn
Leather Steering Wheel
Heated Steering Wheel
Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go Functionality
Engine Start/Stop Button with Smart Entry System
Front & Rear Door Storage

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
171.60in
177.70in
Width: 
70.80in
73.40in
Height: 
60.00in
64.90in
Ground Clearance: 
8.30in
Rear Track: 
63.80in
Wheel Base: 
105.11in
105.50in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
37.80
Rear Head Room: 
37.80
Front Leg Room: 
41.40in
Rear leg room: 
41.30in
Front Hip Room: 
54.80in
Front Shoulder Room: 
57.50in
Rear Hip Room: 
53.40in
Rear Shoulder room: 
55.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
73.70cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
2000lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
39.50cu.ft
Angle of Approach: 
19.90degrees
Angle of Departure: 
26.60degrees
Curb Weight: 
3896.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
no
yes
Compass: 
no
no
More Instruments: 
5.5 inch backlit full TFT driver's instrument cluster

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electronic Chromic Mirror
All-round Electric Windows with Driver's & Front Passenger Auto Up/Down/Safety Function

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Height adjustable driver's seat with adjustable lumbar support
Height adjustable front passenger seat
Front head restraints
Driver's Lumbar Support
Front Power Adjustable Seats (inc. Height Adjuster)
Heated Front Seats
8-way power driver seat
8-way power passenger seat
Multi-level heating driver seat
Multi-level heating passenger seat
Ventilated driver seat
Ventilated passenger seat
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split folding rear seats
Folding center armrest
Heated Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
MacPherson Struts
Rear Suspension: 
Multi link (4-Link)

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
no
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Driver and passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Remote temperature pre-conditioning
Boot light
Climate Control (Three Zone)
Drink Holder at Centre Armrest
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirror Illumination (Driver & Front Passenger)
Rear Ventilation Duct
Glovebox with Illumination

Entertainment

DVD player: 
no
no
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
no
no
More Entertainment: 
12V power outlet,
10" high resolution touchscreen
Apple car play and Android auto
Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay™ with Voice Control
Bluetooth with Music Streaming
Reversing Camera System
8 total speakers
USB with external media control

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
yes
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Electrically heated, folding and adjustable external rear view mirrors with courtesy lighting
Rain sensing automatic front windscreen wipers
Automatic headlights with high beam assist
Rear Spoiler
Adjustable & Heated Door Mirrors with LED Indicators
Tinted Rear Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
18 x 7.5 in
Wheels more: 
Temporary spare tire
Inside mounted spare tire
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
235.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
60
Diameter: 
R18

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
yes
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
solid rear disc brakes
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
yes
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
no
yes
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Tyre underinflation detection
Post collision safety brake
Hill start assist
Front seatbelt pretensioners
LED front fog lamps with static cornering function
Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) - City/Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Covering
Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
Multi-Collision Brake
Speed Sensing Auto Door Locking
Remote anti-theft alarm system
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
Pre-collision safety system
Post-collision safety system