Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C1
Power
54HP
Torque
130Nm
Consumption
4.1l/100
Emissions
109g/km
0-100 km/h
15.6s
Top Speed
154km/h
Weight
925kg
Price
9,860€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
4 / 3 doors
139 L
35 L
40 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C1 3p HDi 55 Audace · 54 CV (2008)
General description
The 2008 Citroën C1 is not just a car; it's a statement of urban intent. In its 54-horsepower HDi version, this little French car was presented as the ideal companion to conquer the concrete jungle, promising agility, ridiculously low consumption, and an overwhelming personality in a very small package.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the C1 HDi is to rediscover the pleasure of city driving. Its 54 horsepower may seem modest, but the low-end torque of the diesel engine pulls you away from traffic lights with unexpected joy. Don't look for heart-stopping performance, but rather devilish agility. Its low weight and direct steering connect you to the asphalt, turning every journey into a fun game, a dance through traffic where its small size is your best ally.
Design and aesthetics
The C1's design is pure charm and functionality. Its large headlights and smiling front end give it a friendly and approachable character, almost like an animated character. The rear, with its all-glass tailgate, is a stroke of genius that not only defines its aesthetics but also lightens the whole package. Inside, simplicity is the rule, with hard plastics and clever solutions that, far from seeming cheap, give it a unique and honest personality.
Technology and features
In an era before giant touchscreens, the C1's technology focused on the essentials. Its greatest technological feat lies in the small but efficient 1.4 HDi common-rail injection engine, a gem of engineering from that time designed to minimize consumption. The electric power steering made maneuvering extremely easy, and its equipment, though basic, fulfilled its function without distractions. It's a car that reminds you that the best technology is the one that works without you noticing.
Competition
The Citroën C1 was not alone in its conquest of the city. It fought in a very competitive segment, facing off against its own platform siblings, the Peugeot 107 and the Toyota Aygo, with which it shared almost everything except the badge. Beyond its family, it competed with heavyweights like the charismatic Fiat Panda, the versatile Renault Twingo, or the affordable Ford Ka. Each offered its own recipe for urban mobility, but the C1 always stood out for its balance and French charm.
Conclusion
The Citroën C1 HDi is much more than a simple means of transport; it is an intelligent and emotional solution to urban life. A car that brings a smile to your face with its agility, eases your wallet with its minimal consumption, and charms you with its honest and friendly design. It's not perfect, its natural habitat is the city and not the highway, but on its home turf, few cars offer so much character and fun for so little. It's a little giant that proves you don't need a large size to leave a big mark.