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Citroen Visa Phase II 17 RD (60 Hp)
Overall Rating
Citroen Visa:
The Citroën Visa is a supermini car which was manufactured and marketed by Citroën from 1978 to 1988. It has a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout with two body styles: A five-door hatchback and a four-door semiconvertible. 1,254,390 examples were ultimately manufactured over a single generation, with a single facelift. It was produced in both petrol and diesel variants. The car was also assembled in China as the Liuzhou Wuling LZW 7100 minicar; Chinese production started in 1991 and finished in 1994....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Phase II Overview:
Citroen Visa (Phase II). With 112 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~6 l/100km). Weighing only 890 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 15.6 s). The top speed reaches 154 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
17 RD (60 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Strong torque for a small diesel of its time, providing relaxed cruising and excellent pulling power, though not built for outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Outstanding fuel economy, making it a very cost-effective option for longer journeys and high mileage drivers.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Distinctive French styling and character
- • Comfortable ride quality for its class
- • Practical hatchback body with good cargo space
- • Wide range of engines, including economical diesels and potent GTIs
- • Compact size ideal for urban environments
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and materials
- • Rust can be a significant issue on older models
- • Outdated safety features by modern standards
- • Base models are very slow and unrefined
- • Some parts can be difficult to source today
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Cabriolet: 1983 - 1985).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | Visa |
| Generation: | Phase II |
| Modification (Engine): | 17 RD (60 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1984 |
| End of production: | 1988 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 60 Hp @ 4600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 33.9 Hp/l [35mm more] |
| Torque: | 112 Nm @ 2000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | XUD7 161A More details about the engine XUD7 161A |
| Engine displacement: | 1769 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.6 l |
| Coolant: | 7.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 80 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 23:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 4.6 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 15.6 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 15.6 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 154 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.8 kg/Hp, 67.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.9 kg/Nm, 125.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 14.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 890 |
| Max. weight: | 1300 |
| Max. roof load: | 60 kg |
| Max load: | 410 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 674 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 300 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 750 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 445 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3725 mm [35mm more] |
| Width: | 1555 mm [20mm more] |
| Height: | 1400 mm [10mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm [10mm less] |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.8 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Disc [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Front suspension | Independent coil spring, Transverse stabilizer |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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