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Citroën C4 vs BYD Dolphin — Side by side
Detailed face-off between the Citroën C4 and the BYD Dolphin: price, full specs, equipment, pros and watch-outs. Updated 2026.
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The Citroën C4 is 7% cheaper than the BYD Dolphin (MAD 249,000 vs MAD 269,000).
Editorial verdict
Which should you pick?
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Spec sheet comparison
| — | Citroën C4 | BYD Dolphin |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Citroën | BYD |
| Body | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Single-speed |
| Power | 130 ch | 174 ch |
| Battery | — | 44.9 kWh |
| Range | — | 340 km |
| Consumption | 5.7 L/100 km | — |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Entry price | MAD 249,000 | MAD 269,000 |
| Top trim price | MAD 339,000 | MAD 309,000 |
Pros and watch-outs
CitroënC4
Pros
- Fastback silhouette unique in MA in the compact segment
- ë-C4 electric 156 hp / 420 km at 309k MAD — most accessible
- Citroën Advanced Comfort® suspension — exceptional ride comfort
- 8AT on 1.2 PureTech 130 hp — smooth and precise
- TVM vignette exempt (0 MAD/year for ë-C4 electric)
Watch-outs
- 1.2 PureTech 3-cylinder noisy at sustained motorway rpm
- ë-C4 limited to 100 kW DC — slower charging than Megane E-Tech (130 kW)
- No diesel or mild-hybrid version in the MA catalogue
BYDDolphin
Pros
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Watch-outs
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Frequently asked — Citroën C4 vs BYD Dolphin
Citroën C4 or BYD Dolphin: which to pick in Morocco 2026?
It depends on your profile. If your top criterion is entry price, look at the Citroën C4 (entry MAD 249,000). If you prioritise the engine or standard equipment, compare the spec sheet above line by line. For purely urban use in Morocco, fuel consumption and exterior size matter more than power; for long Casa-Tanger or Casa-Marrakech trips, power and motorway comfort become decisive.
What's the price gap between the Citroën C4 and the BYD Dolphin?
The Citroën C4 starts at MAD 249,000 versus MAD 269,000 for the BYD Dolphin, a 7% gap at entry. On top trims, the gap may close or invert — check each model's detailed page for the exact figure on the trim you're considering.
Which one holds value better when sold used?
In Morocco, Japanese and German C-SUVs (Toyota RAV4, VW Tiguan) typically retain 65-70% of their new price at 3 years, ahead of Chinese brands and newer SUVs that plateau around 55-60%. For an exact figure on your model, run the estimator at the top of each model page — it computes median + p25-p75 range based on the year and mileage you enter.
Where can the Citroën C4 and BYD Dolphin be test-driven in Morocco?
Both models are sold through their importers' official dealer networks in Morocco. For the latest list with addresses and phone numbers, see each model's /neuf/ page — every page lists the official importer and helps you find the nearest dealer to your city.