Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C1
Power
68HP
Torque
93Nm
Consumption
4.5l/100
Emissions
106g/km
0-100 km/h
13.7s
Top Speed
157km/h
Weight
865kg
Price
6,820€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
139 L
35 L
50 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C1 3p 1.0i 12v Airdream X · 68 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2009 Citroën C1 is the epitome of the essential city car, a small engineering gem designed to conquer the city with a smile. With its 68-horsepower gasoline engine and 3-door body, this C1 Airdream not only promised ridiculously low consumption but also offered a gateway to freedom of movement with a cheerful and carefree spirit. It's a car that evokes simplicity, intelligence, and the pure pleasure of moving without complications.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the C1 is pure energy and fun. Its low weight of just 865 kg, combined with the characteristic hum of its three-cylinder engine, creates a sense of agility and liveliness that makes you fall in love with it in urban traffic. It doesn't aim for speed records, with a 0 to 100 km/h in 13.7 seconds, but rather to offer an immediate and playful response to every touch of the accelerator. The five-speed manual gearbox connects you directly to the mechanics, turning every journey into an authentic and rewarding driving experience.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the Citroën C1 is a statement of friendliness and functionality. Its rounded shapes, large headlights that give it a curious look, and minimal overhangs scream 'city'. The 3-door version accentuates its compact and dynamic profile, but the real masterstroke is its tailgate, a single piece of glass that gives it a unique modernity and personality. Inside, honesty prevails with exposed metal and a minimalist instrument panel, a space where every centimeter is designed to be practical and charming in its own way.
Technology and features
The C1's technology doesn't lie in touch screens or complex assistants, but in the brilliance of its mechanical simplicity. The heart of the car, a 1.0-liter engine developed in collaboration with Toyota, is a marvel of efficiency and reliability built from aluminum. Its chassis, with a classic McPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear axle, is perfectly calibrated for urban agility. It's the 'less is more' technology, focused on delivering durable and economical performance without unnecessary frills.
Competition
The C1 was born as part of a charismatic trio alongside its platform siblings, the Peugeot 107 and the Toyota Aygo, these being its most direct competitors with whom it shared its mechanical soul. However, in the bustling city car segment, it also competed with giants like the Fiat Panda, the Renault Twingo, or the Hyundai i10. Against them, the Citroën C1 always knew how to play the card of a distinctively French design, a very competitive price, and a personality that made it unmistakable.
Conclusion
The Citroën C1 is much more than just a means of transport; it is a faithful companion for the daily adventure in the concrete jungle. An honest car, incredibly economical to maintain, and surprisingly fun to drive. Its natural habitat is the city, where its size and agility shine brightly. It represents an almost lost automotive philosophy: that of intelligent simplicity and the pleasure of driving in its purest form. A vehicle that doesn't leave you indifferent and brings a smile to your face every time you use it.