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Citroen C1 I (Phase III, 2012 3-door) 1.0i (68 Hp)
Overall Rating
Citroen C1:
The Citroën C1 is a city car marketed by Citroën from June 2005 to January 2022, originally developed as part of the B-Zero project by PSA Peugeot Citroën in a joint venture with Toyota, with two generations produced.
The C1 was developed along with two badge engineered variants, the Peugeot 107, which is mostly identical to the C1 aside from its front bumper fascia and front and rear lights, and the Toyota Aygo, which is slightly more differentiated. The three siblings debuted at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show and were manufactured at the facilities of the TPCA joint venture in the city of Kolín, Czech Republic....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (Phase III, 2012 3-door) Overview:
Citroen C1 (I (Phase III, 2012 3-door)). With 93 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~5.1 l/100km). Weighing only 825 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.5 s). The top speed reaches 160 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.0i (68 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Sufficient power for city and occasional motorway use, with the manual gearbox offering better control and a more engaging drive compared to the EGS.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel efficiency, making it very economical for daily commuting and low running costs, a key selling point for this city car.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy and low running costs
- • Very compact and easy to park in urban areas
- • Reliable 1.0-litre engine (shared with Toyota)
- • Cheerful and practical design for city use
- • Affordable to buy and insure
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and limited features
- • Limited boot space and rear passenger room
- • Noisy at higher speeds, especially on motorways
- • EGS automatic gearbox can be clunky and slow
- • Firm ride quality on rougher roads
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (Phase II, 2008 5-door): 2008 - 2012).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | C1 |
| Generation: | I (Phase III, 2012 3-door) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0i (68 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2012 |
| End of production: | 2014 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 68 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 68.1 Hp/l [5mm more] |
| Torque: | 93 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CFB 1KR More details about the engine CFB 1KR |
| Engine displacement: | 998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3 l |
| Coolant: | 4 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 71 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 5.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 13.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 160 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 12.1 kg/Hp, 82.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.9 kg/Nm, 112.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.8 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 825 |
| Max. weight: | 1180 |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg |
| Max load: | 355 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 712 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 139 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3440 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Width: | 1630 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1465 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2340 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1855 mm |
| Front track: | 1415 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1405 mm |
| Front overhang: | 655 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 445 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.5 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 155/65 R14 75T |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent, coil spring |
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