Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4
Power
109HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
4.5l/100
Emissions
119g/km
0-100 km/h
11.2s
Top Speed
192km/h
Weight
1344kg
Price
15,500€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 3 doors
314 L
60 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 Coupé Cool HDi 110 FAP Airdream · 109 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The first-generation Citroën C4 Coupé was not just another car; it was a statement of intent. In an often conservative market, Citroën dared to launch a vehicle that broke the mold, a compact coupé that looked like it was taken from a design show, aimed at those seeking more than just simple transportation.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 109-horsepower HDi engine feels like a faithful and willing companion. It doesn't aim for acceleration records, but its 240 Nm of torque pushes decisively from low revs, making driving pleasant and relaxed. Its chassis prioritizes comfort, filtering out irregularities with the brand's characteristic smoothness, inviting you to devour miles without fatigue. It's a car for enjoying the journey, feeling a special connection with the road.
Design and aesthetics
This is where the C4 Coupé becomes a legend. Its silhouette is pure audacity, with a split rear window and an integrated spoiler that still turns heads today. It was a rolling sculpture, a risky bet that defined its owner's personality. Inside, the innovation continued with its iconic fixed-hub steering wheel and a central digital instrumentation that created a unique and futuristic cockpit. Sitting in it was like entering a time capsule from the future.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 was at the forefront. The fixed-hub steering wheel was not just a design whim, but it allowed for the ergonomic and safe grouping of numerous controls. The central translucent display, which projected the speed onto a film, was a detail from a higher-category car. Furthermore, its diesel engine with a particulate filter (FAP) demonstrated an early commitment to reducing emissions.
Competition
In the battlefield of three-door compacts, it faced tough contenders like the Opel Astra GTC, with its sharp aesthetics, or the Renault Mégane Coupé, another French car with a strong personality. It also competed with the solidity of the Volkswagen Golf or the reliability of the Ford Focus in their 3-door versions. However, the C4 always played in its own league, that of originality and comfort over pure sportiness.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 Coupé HDi 110 is much more than a car; it's an experience. It is the perfect choice for the driver who values aesthetics, comfort, and efficiency in a package full of charisma. Although the years have passed, its design remains striking and its driving, a calm pleasure. It is a future popular classic, a vehicle with a soul that makes you feel different every time you take the wheel.