Test Short: Citroën C4 VTi 120 Trend
The dynamism of the VTS and the tranquility of the five-door version are now combined into one form. While it might seem recognizable at first glance, the designers had to use pencils with the new Citroën logo. This is perfectly matched with the chrome grille that gives this car its main character.
The shape of the new C4 is not so impressive at first glance, but a closer look at the harmonious and fresh lines pleases the eye. It is clear that they are a little more avant-garde design preserved for DS models.
A similar story continues inside. He only looks cursory feeling of a pleasant stay: through materials, shape, color and design. The internal elements are neat, the plastic is high-quality to the touch, opaque black, updated with silver fittings, ergonomic solutions are very good.
In vain you will look for a fixed steering wheel rod, as we are used to in previous versions. Citroën has abandoned this idea, and rightly so. However, there are still a few buttons on the steering wheel that will initially require you to get used to... Then the use will be more convenient, since your hands will fall on the fittings only when you need to adjust the air conditioner.
The trunk pleasantly swallows items of luggage, as it has a volume above average in this class of car. It was possible to solve only the problem of knocking down the back bench, since there a staircase is formed... Also of note is the large fuel tank and easy opening and refueling without using a key or turning the lid.
1,6-liter four-cylinder petrol v C4 means the golden mean of engine choice (there are more and less powerful models with both gasoline and diesel engines). Engine electronics set to gentle answertherefore the acceleration is also moderate and continuous. Anyone looking for more performance will go for the turbocharged version, but the difference will come at extra cost.
Unlike more powerful counterparts, the gasoline C4 is equipped with only five-speed manual transmission, which is quite enough for jumping, but slightly less for audible comfort, as well as fuel consumption.
The chassis, including the steering wheel, is also focused on comfort. In particular, the average driver with little sporting ambition will with great enthusiasm, since swallowing long and short waves and irregularities is effective and extremely convenient.
If you still didn't know which version of the C4 body to choose, then now you only have one choice. Maybe this one, as a set of everything, is correct. It is true that the car is not revolutionary, either technically or in design, but it is well functioning whole... However, for more clarity, it is necessary to take a look at the DS series.
text: Sasha Kapetanovich, photo: Sasha Kapetanovich
Citroen C4 VTi 120 Trend
Basic data
| Sales: | Citroën Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 16640 € |
| Test model cost: | 18220 € |
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| Power: | 88kW (120 KM) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 11 with |
| Maximum speed: | 193 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,5l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - petrol - displacement 1.598 cm3 - maximum power 88 kW (120 hp) at 6.000 rpm - maximum torque 160 Nm at 4.200 rpm |
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| Energy transfer: | front-wheel drive - 5-speed manual transmission - tires 205/55 R 16 V (Michelin Energy Saver) |
| Capacity: | top speed 193 km/h - acceleration 0-100 km/h 10,8 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 8,8 / 4,7 / 6,2 l / 100 km, CO2 emissions 143 g / km |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.180 kg - permissible total weight 1.765 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4.329 mm - width 1.789 mm - height 1.489 mm - wheelbase 2.608 mm - fuel tank 60 l |
| Box: | trunk 408 – 1.183 l |
Our measurements
| T = 15 ° C / p = 1.090 mbar / rel. vl. = 46% / odometer status: 10.573 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 11s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,6 years ( 126 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 10,8s (4) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 15,5s (5) |
| Maximum speed: | 193km / h (5) |
| test consumption: | 7,5 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 38,3m |
| AM table: | 40m |
evaluation
In terms of its internal dimensions and materials, it is one of the most comfortable family cars, it does not stand out for its characteristics, and its appearance is one of the freshest at the moment.
We praise and reproach
overall shape
high-quality and spacious interior
refueling system
step on the collapsed back bench
only five-speed gearbox
