Comparison - Citroen e-C4 Shine 2021 - vs - MG ZS EV 2022

General

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
30,656
Updated: 
15 Feb 2021
£
32,995
Updated: 
13 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2021
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
1-speed Direct Drive
1-speed Direct Drive
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
yes
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
#808181
#EFEFEF
#0C4658
#B14811
#6C8186
#61605E
#92071E
Color: 
Arctic White
#FAFAFA
Black Pearl
#111111
Battersea Blue
#0047BB
Monument Silver
#97999B
Dynamic Red
#DA291C

Electric

Battery: 
50 kWh
51.1 kWh lithium-ion
Full Charge Range: 
217mi
198mi
Full Charge Time: 
100kW fast charging station will replenish the battery to 80 per cent in 30 minutes
(50kW public rapid charger), to 80% -- 54 minutes
Top Speed: 
93mph
108mph
Seconds from 0 to 60mph: 
9.70s
8.00s

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
Light, accurate steering
Pretty practical
Improved infotainment

Cons
Interior finish not great
Limited adjustment for driver's seat and wheel
Rear headroom poor

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Pros
Competitive pricing
Practical
Long warranty

Cons
Unremarkable driving experience
Some cheap materials in the cabin
Anonymous styling

By: 
autoexpress.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Electric
Engine type: 
Electric
Electric

Engine and Performance

Torque: 
191ft-lbs
206ft-lbs
Horsepower: 
136hp
173hp
Turning Circle: 
35.70Feet

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
no
Side view Camera: 
no
no
On steering wheel: 
Multi-function steering wheel
Multifunction leather 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
3 Driving Modes (Eco, Normal, Sport)
3 Regenerative Braking Modes (1, 2, 3)
Leather Steering Wheel
Speed Sensing Locking

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
171.60in
170.10in
Width: 
70.80in
71.20in
Height: 
60.00in
64.90in
Front Track: 
60.00in
Rear Track: 
60.50in
Wheel Base: 
105.11in
101.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
38.80cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1102lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
16.50cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3549.00lbs

Instruments

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

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Electrically Adjustable, Folding, Heated, Body Colour Door Mirrors
Keyless Entry with Push Button Engine Start
Front & Rear Electric Windows with Driver's one-touch up/down

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
Leather Style Upholstery with Contrast Stitching
Electric Driver's 6-way Adjustable Seat
Passenger's 4-way Adjustable Seat
Heated Front Seats
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Split folding rear seats
Folding center armrest
2nd Row 60:40 Split Fold Seat

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
no
yes
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
Auto Air Conditioning with odour and pollutant filter

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
6-Speaker Audio System with 3D Sound
10.1" Colour Touchscreen
iSmart user app (includes Vehicle Status, Charging Management, WiFi)
Apple CarPlay n Android Auto™
360° Parking Camera
3 USB Ports (1x front - inc data transfer, 1x rear, 1x rear view mirror - power only for Dash Cam accessory)
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
no
no
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
Silver Roof Rails
Rear Privacy Glass
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R17

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
Stability control: 
yes
yes
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
Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
Anti Rolling Protection (ARP)
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)