Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C1
Power
68HP
Torque
93Nm
Consumption
4.6l/100
Emissions
106g/km
0-100 km/h
14s
Top Speed
157km/h
Weight
925kg
Price
9,730€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
4 / 5 doors
139 L
35 L
50 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C1 5p 1.0i 12v Seduction CMP · 68 CV (2011-2012)
General description
The 2009 Citroën C1 is the personification of the city car with a soul. Small, friendly, and unpretentious, it was born to conquer city streets with a smile on its face and an agility that you'll fall in love with from the first moment. It's a vehicle that doesn't seek to impress with luxury, but with its honesty and its ability to make daily life easy and fun.
Driving experience
Driving the C1 is a direct and unfiltered experience. Its 68-horsepower three-cylinder engine has a peculiar and energetic sound that brings a smile to your face when you accelerate. It feels incredibly agile and light, weaving through traffic with astonishing ease. The CMP automated manual gearbox, while not the smoothest, frees you from the clutch pedal in traffic jams. It's not a car for long highway trips, but in its habitat, the city, it is the king of fun and practicality.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is pure charm. With its large round headlights and tiny size, it looks like a cartoon character that has come to life. The five-door version adds a welcome dose of practicality without breaking its compact charm. Inside, simplicity is the norm, with hard plastics and exposed bodywork, a detail that, far from seeming like a flaw, gives it a unique and carefree character, reminding you that you are in an essential and authentic car.
Technology and features
The onboard technology is just what was necessary for the era, focused on functionality. You won't find touch screens or complex assistants, but essential elements like electric power steering, which makes it very manageable, and a basic climate control system. Its biggest innovation was the automated manual gearbox, an attempt to democratize automatic driving in a segment where cost is key.
Competition
The C1 was not alone in its conquest of the city. Its platform siblings, the Peugeot 107 and the Toyota Aygo, are its most direct rivals, offering an almost identical experience with different packaging. Beyond its family, it faced tough competitors like the charismatic Fiat Panda, the versatile Renault Twingo, or the efficient Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto, each with its own arguments for dominating the urban asphalt.
Conclusion
The Citroën C1 is much more than just a means of transport; it's a faithful companion for the urban jungle. It's a smart buy for its low consumption and maintenance, but also an emotional decision for its cheerful character and fun driving. It's the perfect car for those who value simplicity, efficiency, and a genuine connection with the machine, a little giant with a huge heart.