Skoda Citigo facelift 2017, 3-door 1.0 MPI GreenTech (75 Hp)
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Skoda Citigo:
The Volkswagen Up is a city car which was produced by the Volkswagen Group from 2011 to 2023. It is part of the New Small Family series of models, alongside the SEAT Mii and Škoda Citigo which are rebadged versions of the Up, with slightly different front and rear fascias. Production began in December 2011 at the Volkswagen Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, with Volkswagen do Brasil making the model in Taubaté from February 2014 until 2021. The SEAT and Škoda versions were also manufactured in the Bratislava factory, before being withdrawn from sale in 2021 and 2020 respectively. Production of the Up ended in October 2023. A battery electric version, called E-up, was launched in autumn 2013....(Read more on Wikipedia)
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 13.5 s). The top speed reaches 173 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.
Performance Verdict
A noticeable improvement over the 60hp, offering better acceleration and more confidence for occasional highway driving without being fast.
Fuel Economy
Maintains excellent fuel economy, matching the 60hp GreenTech, making it the best balance of power and efficiency.
Best Use Case:
Mixed city and occasional highway driving, drivers seeking a bit more responsiveness.
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:
| General: |
| Brand: | Skoda |
| Model: | Citigo |
| Generation: | facelift 2017, 3-door |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 MPI GreenTech (75 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2017 |
| End of production: | 2019 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 75 Hp @ 6200 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 75.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 95 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | CHYB |
| 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: | 13.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 13.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 173 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.5 kg/Hp, 86.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.1 kg/Nm, 109.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.8 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 |
| Width: | 1641 mm mm |
| Height: | 1463 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2420 mm mm |
| 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 |
| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
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| Wheel rims size | 5J x 14 |
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| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
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| Rear suspension | Semi-dependent beam with stabilizer lateral stability |
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