Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C1
Power
68HP
Torque
93Nm
Consumption
4.3l/100
Emissions
99g/km
0-100 km/h
12.3s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
905kg
Price
9,320€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 5 doors
139 L
35 L
50 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C1 5p Attraction 1.0i 12v · 68 CV (2012-2013)
General description
The 2012 Citroën C1 is the epitome of the smart and accessible city car. Born from a successful collaboration with Peugeot and Toyota, this little giant was designed with a clear purpose: to conquer the city with a smile, offering an agile, economical, and charmingly French mobility solution.
Driving experience
Driving the C1 is a delightfully analog and direct experience. Its 3-cylinder, 68-horsepower engine emits a characteristic and energetic sound that connects you to the drive. It doesn't aim for speed records, but its lightness and compact dimensions make it a king of urban agility. It feels alive, responsive, and surprisingly fun when weaving through traffic or finding that impossible parking spot. It's a car that reminds you of the pleasure of driving in a pure and simple way.
Design and aesthetics
The C1's design is friendly and functional. This 2012 version, with its updated front end, radiates optimism. Its rounded shapes and contained size give it a friendly and approachable look. The interior is an exercise in honesty and space optimization; the plastics are simple but durable, and every element is designed for maximum functionality. The tailgate solution, which is the glass rear window itself, is a distinctive and practical design touch that defines its character.
Technology and features
The C1's technology doesn't lie in touch screens or complex assistants, but in its brilliant mechanical simplicity. Its greatest technological feat is the Toyota-sourced engine, a gem of efficiency that achieves incredibly low fuel consumption, just 4.3 liters per 100 km. Everything about it is focused on durability and low maintenance costs, from its simple manual gearbox to its lightweight chassis. It's technology at the service of economy and reliability.
Competition
Being part of a trio, its siblings, the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo, are its most direct rivals, sharing its soul and skeleton. Beyond the family, it faced other A-segment heavyweights like the iconic Fiat 500, the versatile Renault Twingo, the practical Hyundai i10, or the solid Volkswagen up!. Each offered its own recipe for the city, but the C1 always stood out for its balance of cost, charm, and efficiency.
Conclusion
The Citroën C1 is much more than a cheap car; it's a statement of intent. It's the perfect choice for those who value intelligence over luxury and agility over power. It's a loyal companion for daily life in the concrete jungle, a vehicle that delivers on its promise with bombproof reliability and a running cost that brings a smile. It represents the freedom to move without complications, a great little car with a huge heart.