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Skoda Citigo facelift 2017, 3-door 1.0 MPI GreenTech (60 Hp)
Overall Rating
Skoda Citigo:
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facelift 2017, 3-door Overview:
Skoda Citigo (facelift 2017, 3-door). With 95 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It boasts low fuel consumption (~4.9 l/100km). Weighing only 865 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 14.4 s). The top speed reaches 162 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.
1.0 MPI GreenTech (60 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Adequate for urban driving, this 60 Hp engine offers modest acceleration suitable for city speeds but feels strained on highways.
Fuel Economy
Excellent fuel efficiency, especially with GreenTech features, making it very economical for daily commutes and city use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent fuel economy across the range
- • Compact size makes it ideal for city driving and parking
- • Surprisingly spacious interior for its class
- • Strong Euro NCAP safety rating for its year
- • Affordable to buy and run
Cons:
- • Limited performance, especially with the 60hp engine and ASG gearbox
- • Basic interior materials and features on lower trims
- • ASG gearbox can be jerky and unrefined
- • Limited boot space compared to larger superminis
- • 3-door configuration limits rear passenger access
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(facelift 2017, 5-door: 2019 - 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Citigo |
| Generation: | facelift 2017, 3-door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 MPI GreenTech (60 Hp) |
| Start of production: | May, 2017 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 60 Hp @ 5000 rpm. [0hp less] |
| Power per litre: | 60.1 Hp/l [worst than previous generation] |
| Torque: | 95 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CHYA More details about the engine CHYA |
| Engine displacement: | 999 |
| 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 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 3.4 l |
| Coolant: | 4.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 76.4 mm mm |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 4.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 3.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 4.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 14.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 14.4 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 14.4 kg/Hp, 69.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.1 kg/Nm, 109.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 13.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 865 |
| Max. weight: | 1290 |
| Max. roof load: | 50 kg |
| Max load: | 425 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 951 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 251 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3597 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1641 mm mm [4mm less] |
| Height: | 1478 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm mm [2mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 1910 mm |
| Front track: | 1428 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1424 mm |
| Front overhang: | 633 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 544 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 121 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 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 | 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 |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 165/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 5J x 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability |
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