Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C4
Power
140HP
Torque
200Nm
Consumption
7.6l/100
Emissions
182g/km
0-100 km/h
9.2s
Top Speed
207km/h
Weight
1351kg
Price
19,700€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
320 L
60 L
103 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C4 5p 2.0i 16v 143cv Exclusive (2005-2008)
General description
The 2005 Citroën C4 burst onto the compact segment like a breath of fresh and bold air. In an often conservative market, Citroën opted for a vehicle that left no one indifferent, a statement of intent that sought to conquer through originality and comfort, breaking molds with every one of its lines.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the 140 HP 2.0 engine feels full and progressive, an old-school naturally aspirated engine that asks to be taken to high revs to deliver its full potential. Its chassis offers that magical balance so typical of Citroën: superb ride comfort that filters out road imperfections without sacrificing surprising agility in corners. It's not a pure sports car, but its driving is pleasant, noble, and envelops you in a feeling of control and well-being.
Design and aesthetics
Visually, the C4 is a rolling sculpture. Its design is bold and futuristic, with an aerodynamic silhouette and unique details. But it's inside where the magic continues: the fixed-hub steering wheel, which concentrates the controls while the rim rotates around it, and the translucent digital instrumentation in the center of the dashboard, create a technological and avant-garde atmosphere that transports you to another dimension.
Technology and features
For its time, the C4 was a technological showcase. Beyond its revolutionary driving position with the fixed-hub steering wheel, it incorporated uncommon elements such as the integrated air freshener or the lane departure warning system. In this Exclusive trim, the equipment was generous, offering a level of comfort and safety that placed it at the top of its category, proving that innovation was not at odds with accessibility.
Competition
It faced established giants like the Volkswagen Golf, the Ford Focus, or the Renault Mégane. While its German rivals opted for sobriety and a sportier feel, the C4 played the card of disruptive design and superior ride comfort. Against its compatriots, like the Peugeot 307, with which it shared a platform, the C4 distinguished itself with a much more marked personality and a riskier technological bet.
Conclusion
The first-generation Citroën C4 is not just a car, it's an experience. It is the choice for those who seek to escape the conventional and value creativity and well-being on board. A car with an unmistakable soul that, even today, continues to turn heads and recall a time when Citroën dared to be different, creating a modern classic that left an indelible mark on automotive history.