Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost vs Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric

Comparison winners

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0-100 winner Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost 5.7 s Runner-up: 9.3 s
Power winner Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost 280 hp Runner-up: 156 hp
Cargo winner Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric 380 L Runner-up: 375 L
Price winner Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost $32,900 Runner-up: $35,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost against the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric. Both belong to the hatchback class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. One uses a petrol powertrain and the other a battery-electric system, so range and consumption figures need to be read in that context.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.7 seconds, compared with 9.3 seconds for 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric. 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has the higher listed output at 280 hp; 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric is rated at 156 hp, a difference of 124 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost at 420 Nm and 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric at 260 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

Range and energy-use figures are either not shared by both cars or not directly comparable across these powertrain types.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 380 litres versus 375 litres, a difference of 5 litres. 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is 18 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has the lower listed starting price at $32,900, compared with $35,500 for 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric. 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric2025
Performance
0-100 km/h5.7 s9.3 s
Top Speed250 km/h150 km/h
Power280 hp156 hp
Torque420 Nm260 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Range420 km
Battery54 kWh
Fuel Tank52 L
Efficiency8.1 L/100km12.9 kWh/100km
CO2 Emissions185 g/km0 g/km
DC Charging100 kW
Size & Capacity
Length4,378 mm4,360 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm156 mm
Cargo375 L380 L
Curb Weight1,451 kg1,588 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.0 m10.7 m
Starting MSRP$32,900$35,500

Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost vs Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost or the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric?

2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.7 seconds, versus 9.3 seconds for 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost or the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric?

2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has the higher listed top speed at 250 km/h (155 mph), compared with 150 km/h (93 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost or the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric?

2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has more power at 280 hp, a 124 hp advantage over 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost or the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric?

2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric has more listed cargo space at 380 litres (13.4 cu ft), versus 375 litres (13.2 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost or the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric?

2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric is heavier at 1,588 kg (3,501 lb), while 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost is listed at 1,451 kg (3,199 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost or the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric?

2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $32,900 USD, compared with $35,500 USD for 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost or the 2025 Citroën e-C4 e-C4 Electric?

2025 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.