Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C1
Power
69HP
Torque
95Nm
Consumption
4.2l/100
Emissions
97g/km
0-100 km/h
15.9s
Top Speed
157km/h
Weight
935kg
Price
11,950€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Automático 5v
FWD
4 / 5 doors
196 L
35 L
51 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C1 5p VTi 68 ETG City Edition · 69 CV (2017-2018)
General description
The Citroën C1 is the personification of urban joy, a car that not only takes you from point A to B, but invites you to rediscover the city with a smile. Born to conquer the asphalt with flair and an unmistakably French charm, this little giant is a statement of intent: urban life can be fun, efficient, and full of color.
Driving experience
Driving the C1 is like feeling the pulse of the city in your hands. Its 69 horsepower, though modest, feel lively and energetic thanks to its lightness, turning every traffic light into an opportunity for an agile start. The steering is direct and its tiny turning radius makes you feel invincible in narrow alleys and impossible parking spots. The ETG gearbox, while not the most refined, frees you from the clutch pedal, allowing you to focus on the vibrant urban chaos. It's a car that feels honest, an extension of your desire to move with freedom and simplicity.
Design and aesthetics
The C1's design is pure expressiveness. Its front end, with those split headlights that give it a mischievous and friendly look, is unmistakable. It's a car that seems happy to see you. Its compact proportions and well-planted stance on the wheels convey a visual agility that matches its behavior. The 'City Edition' adds stylistic touches that celebrate its natural habitat, turning it into a fashion accessory that refuses to go unnoticed in the concrete jungle.
Technology and features
The technology on board the C1 is designed for modern life, without unnecessary complications. The touchscreen infotainment system becomes the command center for your music and calls, intuitively integrating your smartphone. Features like the rearview camera, available on some versions, turn parking maneuvers into child's play. It doesn't overwhelm with assistants, but offers just what you need to make every urban journey more connected and simple.
Competition
In its small but great world, the C1 dances with heavyweight rivals. Its platform siblings, the Peugeot 108 and Toyota Aygo, offer a similar base with a different personality. It faces the style icon, the Fiat 500, which plays the retro card; the practical and spacious Hyundai i10; and the refined Volkswagen Up!. Against them, the C1 pits its cheerful character, its typically Citroën ride comfort, and a design that radiates optimism.
Conclusion
The Citroën C1 is much more than just a city car; it's an adventure companion, an antidote to traffic boredom. It's a purchase made with the heart, for those who value agility, low consumption, and a design that spreads joy. Its small imperfections are easily forgiven in the face of its enormous charisma and its ability to make you feel like you own the city. It is, in essence, a small dose of happiness on wheels.