Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën DS4
Power
114HP
Torque
285Nm
Consumption
4.4l/100
Emissions
114g/km
0-100 km/h
11.3s
Top Speed
190km/h
Weight
1375kg
Price
25,300€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
359 L
60 L
84 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën DS4 e-HDi 115 Airdream Style ETG6 · 114 CV (2013-2014)
General description
The 2013 Citroën DS4 is not just any car; it's a statement of intent. Born to blur the lines between a compact and a raised coupé, this car envelops you in an aura of French design and premium aspirations. It's Citroën's audacity made into an automobile, a different proposal that seeks to conquer the heart before reason.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the DS4 offers a journey of contrasts. You feel the poise of a firm yet comfortable suspension, which isolates you from the asphalt without completely disconnecting you. The 114 HP e-HDi engine pushes smoothly and efficiently, ideal for long trips. However, the ETG6 automated manual gearbox is the soul of discord; its slow and sometimes jerky transitions break the harmony, demanding patience and anticipation. It's a driving experience that teaches you to flow with the car, not to fight against it.
Design and aesthetics
Observing the DS4 is a pleasure. Its muscular lines, high waistline, and rear door handles hidden in the C-pillar scream 'coupé'. It's a rolling sculpture that refuses to be conventional. Inside, the feeling continues with a panoramic windshield that floods the cabin with light and materials that, for the time, felt a step above average. Sitting in it is to feel special, different from the rest.
Technology and features
Under its designer skin, the DS4 integrated technologies designed for comfort and efficiency. The Stop & Start system was agile and discreet, contributing to very low consumption. The electro-hydraulic steering offered good feedback, and the driver's position, with its customizable instrumentation, allowed you to create an atmosphere to your liking. Although the ETG6 gearbox was its weakest technological point, the overall package showed an effort to offer a modern and sophisticated experience.
Competition
The DS4 played in its own league, halfway between several worlds. It glanced sideways at the Alfa Romeo Giulietta for its passion and style, and at the Volvo V40 for its focus on safety and Scandinavian design. It even dared to rub shoulders with the entry-level versions of the Audi A3 or the BMW 1 Series, not for pure performance, but for the sense of exclusivity and perceived quality it tried to convey.
Conclusion
The Citroën DS4 is a purely emotional purchase. It's a car for those who value beauty and originality above absolute practicality, as demonstrated by its famous fixed rear windows. It's a faithful travel companion, incredibly efficient, and with remarkable ride comfort, as long as you learn to live with its particular transmission. It's not perfect, but its charisma and its ability to make you turn your head when you park it make it an unforgettable choice.