Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4
Power
109HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
4.7l/100
Emissions
125g/km
0-100 km/h
11.2s
Top Speed
192km/h
Weight
1344kg
Price
18,620€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
320 L
60 L
80 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 5p HDi 110 VTR Plus · 109 CV (2004-2008)
General description
The 2005 Citroën C4 burst onto the compact segment like a breath of fresh and bold air. In an era of conservative designs, Citroën opted for a vehicle that not only took you from one point to another but made you feel part of something different, a statement of intent on wheels that challenged the established.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 109-horsepower HDi engine feels like a heart full of life and efficiency. It doesn't aim for speed records, but its low-end torque is addictive and provides a smooth and pleasant drive. The suspension, true to the brand's tradition, filters out road imperfections with a mastery that isolates you from the stress of the road, turning every journey into an experience of comfort and tranquility.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the C4 was a rolling sculpture. Its rounded silhouette and rear end were unmistakable. But the real revolution was inside: the fixed-hub steering wheel, a command center that looked like it was taken from a spaceship, and the translucent digital instrumentation in the center of the dashboard. It was a cabin that embraced you and immersed you in a futuristic and cozy atmosphere.
Technology and features
Beyond its aesthetics, the C4 was loaded with innovations that made your life easier. The fixed multifunction steering wheel allowed access to everything with hardly any hand movement, while the speed limiter and cruise control were faithful companions on long journeys. It even offered unique details like the integrated air freshener, a small luxury that demonstrated Citroën's care for well-being on board.
Competition
In the competitive arena of compacts, the C4 faced giants like the Volkswagen Golf, the Ford Focus, or the Renault Mégane. While its rivals opted for German sobriety or a more marked dynamism, the Citroën played the card of supreme comfort and a design that broke hearts. It was the choice for those who valued originality and well-being above pure sportiness.
Conclusion
The Citroën C4 of this generation is much more than a car; it is a memory of a time when audacity was rewarded. A vehicle with an overwhelming personality, comfortable, economical, and surprisingly practical. Driving it today is to relive the feeling of being at the controls of a car that dared to dream of the future and, in its own way, brought it to the present.