Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4
Power
90HP
Torque
215Nm
Consumption
4.4l/100
Emissions
117g/km
0-100 km/h
12.5s
Top Speed
180km/h
Weight
1332kg
Price
14,250€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
320 L
60 L
66 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 5p Cool HDi 90 Airdream · 90 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C4 was not just a car; it was a statement of intent. In an often predictable compact market, this C4 with its 90-horsepower HDi engine arrived to offer a haven of comfort and efficiency, a faithful companion that promised to make every journey a serene and economical experience, with the unmistakable stamp of French audacity.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the C4 HDi 90 envelops you in an atmosphere of calm. Its 90 horsepower and 215 Nm of torque are not meant to tear up the asphalt, but to move you with surprising smoothness and ease at low revs. It's a car that invites a relaxed driving style, where the quiet ride and a suspension that filters out road imperfections become the true protagonists. The feeling is not one of adrenaline, but of well-being and absolute control in daily life.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the C4 was pure avant-garde. Its rounded silhouette and large glass surface gave it a modern and friendly look. But it was inside where its heart beat differently. The fixed-hub steering wheel, a piece of engineering and design that concentrated the controls without turning, and the central digital instrumentation, created a futuristic and unique cabin. Sitting in it was like entering a design bubble that dared to break with the established.
Technology and features
The main technological feat of this C4 lay in its balance. The 1.6 HDi engine was a marvel of efficiency for its time, achieving incredibly low consumption without sacrificing agility in the city. Beyond the engine, its technology was felt in the user experience, with solutions like the aforementioned fixed multifunction steering wheel and the translucent instrument panel, which sought to simplify interaction and create a clear and advanced environment.
Competition
In the compact car arena, it fought against giants like the Ford Focus, the Renault Mégane, or the Volkswagen Golf. While the Focus offered a more dynamic chassis and the Golf a superior perceived quality, the C4 played its cards with an overwhelming personality. Its commitment to exceptional ride comfort and an interior design that seemed to come from a concept car clearly set it apart, attracting those who valued originality and well-being over pure sportiness.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 HDi 90 was a smart purchase with a passionate soul. It represented the perfect symbiosis between the reason of an extraordinarily economical diesel engine and the emotion of a design that challenged conventions. It wasn't the fastest or the most luxurious, but it offered an unmistakable personality and a level of comfort that made every journey a pleasure. A car that proved that everyday life doesn't have to be boring.