Citroën C4

Citroën C4
Production period:	since 2004
Class :	Compact class
Body versions :	Station wagon , station wagon coupe , limousine
Previous model:	Citroën Xsara
Successor:	Europe: Citroën C4 Cactus

The Citroën C4 is a car built by Citroën since autumn 2004 . The European version was until 2018 in the PSA -Werk Mulhouse built. In China and Argentina, sedans are also produced.

From 1928 to 1932, Citroën also manufactured cars with the designation C4 .

C4 (type L, 2004-2010)

1st generation
Citroën C4 (2004-2008)
Production period:	2004-2010
Body versions :	Station wagon , station wagon coupe , limousine
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.4–2.0 liters (65–130 kW) Diesel engines : 1.6–2.0 liters (66–103 kW)
Length:	4260-4770 mm
Width:	1769-1773 mm
Height:	1456 mm
Wheelbase :	2608-2708 mm
Empty weight :	1257 kg

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The successor to the Citroën Xsara , designed by Donato Coco as a three-door station wagon and a five-door sedan , is based on the Peugeot 307 .

Models

Sedan and Coupé with the equipment (as of Nov. 2008):
- Advance (basic model - only with 65 kW petrol engine)
- Style (designation on the Coupé: VTR )
- VTR Plus with cruise control with speed limiter, light and rain sensor, automatic climate control, parking aids,
- Confort
- Exclusive (designation for the Coupé: VTS ) with navigation, more chrome and steering xenon lights
Citroën C4 Picasso
- The C4 Picasso is a five-seater compact van with five doors; was presented at the Geneva Motor Show 2007.
- The C4 Grand Picasso is a compact van with five doors that is offered as a five or seven-seater; Before the Geneva Motor Show 2007 it was still called the Citroën C4 Picasso (without the "Grand").

particularities

front fenders made of malleable plastic
Aluminum bonnet
fixed steering wheel hub
digital speedometer / multifunction display in the middle of the console
digital speed display on the steering wheel hub (until November 2008)
the displays can be switched off, including the lighting, except for the speedometer
Interior perfume dispenser
CAN bus

Rear view
Citroën C4 Coupé (2004-2008)
View into the cockpit

Facelift

After more than 900,000 models of the C4 had been sold worldwide since the start of sales in autumn 2004, Citroën presented a revised version at the International Motor Show Moscow on August 26, 2008 , which went on sale in November of the same year. In addition to minor external changes, the engines in particular were modernized.

The new front bumper, which has a larger air intake in the style of the other Citroën models, was visually striking. The double angle on the bonnet was also emphasized more and there was more chrome on the bumper strips and fog lights. As a result of the revision, the C4 grew by 15 millimeters and the coupé versions received clear glass taillights. In addition, three new exterior paintwork and light alloy wheels were available. New colors and materials were also used in the interior. The digital central instrument was supplemented by a tachometer. Another innovation was the “MyWay” navigation system with an integrated Bluetooth interface and AUX connection for portable music devices.

Renovated C4 received two new developed in cooperation with BMW petrol engines, even in mini or Peugeot 207 / 308 can be used. The VTi 120 with 88 kW replaced the 1.6 16V with 80 kW. A variable valve control should reduce fuel consumption to 6.7 liters per 100 kilometers. The power is transmitted to the drive wheels via a five-speed manual transmission or (only in the sedan) a four-speed automatic transmission. In addition, the 2.0 16V with 103 kW was replaced by the direct-injection and turbo-charged THP 150 with 110 kW and a manual six-speed gearbox. As the THP 140 with 103 kW, the sedan was also available with a four-speed automatic transmission.

The diesel engines were also revised: the HDI 140 FAP now had an output of 103 kW instead of 100 kW and achieved the Euro 5 standard . The fuel consumption of the smaller diesel engines has been reduced to 4.4 l / 100 km. This corresponds to CO ₂ emissions of less than 120 g / km.

Citroën C4 Coupé (2008-2010)
Rear view
Citroën C4 (2008-2010)

Engines

model	Motor type	Engine type	Displacement	Max. power	Max. Torque	construction time
1.4 16V	Gasoline engine	R4	1360 cc	65 kW (88 PS) at 5250 rpm	133 Nm at 3250 rpm	08 / 2004-08 / 2010
1.6 16V			1587 cc	080 kW (109 PS) at 5800 rpm	147 Nm at 4000 rpm	08 / 2004-07 / 2008
1.6 16V VTi ⁽¹⁾			1598 cc	088 kW (120 PS) at 6000 rpm	160 Nm at 4250 rpm	08/2008 - 08/2010
1.6 16V THP ⁽²⁾⁽³⁾				103 kW (140 PS) at 5800 rpm	240 Nm at 1400-3500 rpm	08/2008–11/2009
1.6 16V THP ⁽³⁾				110 kW (150 PS) at 5800 rpm	240 Nm at 1400-4000 rpm	08/2008 - 08/2010
2.0 16V			1997 cc	100 kW (136 PS) at 6000 rpm	190 Nm at 4100 rpm	08/2004–11/2005
2.0 16V ⁽⁴⁾				103 kW (140 PS) at 6000 rpm	200 Nm at 4000 rpm	11/2005–07/2008
2.0 16V ⁽⁵⁾				130 kW (177 hp) at 7000 rpm	202 Nm at 4750 rpm	08 / 2004-07 / 2008
1.6 HDi ⁽⁶⁾	Diesel engine		1560 cc	66 kW (90 PS) at 4000 rpm	215 Nm at 1750 rpm	08 / 2004–11 / 2009
1.6 HDi ( FAP )			1560 cc	080 kW (109 PS) at 4000 rpm	240 Nm at 1750 rpm	08 / 2004-08 / 2010
2.0 HDi (FAP) ⁽⁷⁾			1997 cc	100 kW (136 hp) at 4000 rpm	320 Nm at 2000 rpm	08 / 2004–11 / 2009
2.0 HDi (FAP)			1997 cc	103 kW (140 PS) at 4000 rpm	320 Nm at 2000 rpm	08/2008 - 08/2010

⁽¹⁾ V ariable valvelift and T IMing i njection

⁽²⁾ only with 4-speed automatic transmission

⁽³⁾ Turbo high pressure

⁽⁴⁾ as VTR and VTS

⁽⁵⁾ only in the three-door model as VTS

⁽⁶⁾ All diesel engines (except the 66 kW variant) have a particulate filter as standard

⁽⁷⁾ from 08/2008 only with 6-speed automatic transmission

C-Triomphe (2006-2010)

C-triomphe

At the 2006 Geneva Motor Show , a notchback version of the C4 was shown for the Chinese market, where it was sold as the C-Triomphe.

In contrast to German-speaking countries, notchback sedans are extremely popular in Asia. The C-Triomphe is significantly longer than the hatchback version (length 4802 mm, wheelbase 2710 mm) and was produced by Dongfeng Peugeot Citroën Automobile in China from mid-2006 to 2010. In 2007 the model was introduced in South America as the Citroën C4 Pallas . In 2009 the Citroën C-Elysée was presented as the more modern successor to the C-Triomphe and in 2010 production and sales of the C-Triomphe were discontinued.

C4 Pallas (2007-2013)

C4 Pallas

The C4 Pallas was a sister model of the C-Triomphe and was built in Argentina for the South American market from 2007 to 2013. At times it was also offered in Spain. The Citroën C4 Lounge / C4L became the successor model.

C-Quatre (2009-2016)

C-Quatre

The Citroën C-Quatre is another notchback version of the C4 that was first shown at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show. It has been offered exclusively in China since the end of 2009 and only with the older 1.6 and 2-liter petrol engines as the more modern successor to the Citroën C-Triomphe . Compared to the C-Triomphe, the C-Quatre is slightly smaller (length 4588 mm, wheelbase 2610 mm) but cheaper and more fashionable.

C4 HybridHDi

With a series-ready study , Citroën showed the C4-HybrideHDi engine, which achieves the values of a 3-liter car with an average consumption of 3.4 l / 100 km and CO ₂ emissions of 90 grams per kilometer . It is a combination of a 1.6-liter diesel engine (HDi) with an automated 6-speed gearbox and an electric motor that also serves as a starter. The diesel engine has a particle filter . A market launch was decided, but the date of the launch was not. The same applied to the Peugeot 307 Hybrid HDi.

Commercial: The dancing robot

The C4 was advertised with several TV commercials featuring a gigantic dancing robot that the C4 transforms into. The advertisement comes from a Canadian advertising agency and was created on a high-rise roof in Vancouver . Another spot shows the C4 robot ice skating on a frozen lake.

C4 (type N, since 2010)

2nd generation (Europe)
Citroën C4 Tendance (2010-2015)
Production period:	2010-2018
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Otto engines : 1.2–1.6 liters (70–115 kW) Diesel engines : 1.6–2.0 liters (68–110 kW)
Length:	4329 mm
Width:	1789 mm
Height:	1489-1523 mm
Wheelbase :	2608 mm
Empty weight :	1275-1395 kg

The second generation Citroën C4 was presented at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris and launched in October 2010. This generation was only built as a hatchback with five doors. The three-door coupe was replaced by the Citroën DS4 from May 2011 . In spring 2018, production of the C4 was stopped. The successor is the C4 Cactus.

Furnishing

The standard equipment of the new model included a cruise control with a speed limiter. Upon request, there was a system for electronic emergency calls and an assistant for monitoring the blind spot , a parking aid and an automatic system for controlling the lights and windshield wipers.

Equipment lines Germany

Attraction (basic equipment; including 15-inch steel wheels, air conditioning, six airbags)
Tendance (medium equipment; including 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome strips under the side windows, black painted rear spoiler, tinted side and rear windows)
Exclusive (highest equipment; including 17-inch alloy wheels, partial leather trim and massage seats in the front)

To reduce fuel consumption, the e-HDi 110 EGS6 Airdream diesel engine uses a stop-start system that switches the engine off at a speed of less than 8 km / h instead of when the vehicle comes to a standstill as is otherwise the case. Prices started at € 15,950.

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Facelift

Rear view

Citroën C4 (2015-2018)

In January 2015 the C4 underwent a facelift.

The model maintenance measures on the compact car included new LED daytime running lights on the front and modified rear lights with a 3D effect. Two new gray tones complemented the paint palette, 17 "light alloy wheels in" Miami "design rounded off the look. A new central 7" touchscreen screen was optionally available in the cockpit, with the navigation system, media functions, telephone and vehicle parameter settings The French also offered new seat covers. Also new for the 2015 model year were new technical features such as a keyless system with which the car can be started without a key.

In addition, the engine range has been revised. The new than in June Engine of the Year excellent PureTech -Ottomotor with 81 kW (110 hp) and two new diesel engines with 73 kW (99 hp) and 88 kW (120 hp) supplemented the offer, which the versions HDi 90, HDi 115 and the e-HDi 115 were replaced.

Technical specifications

A total of six engines were offered, including three petrol and three diesel engines.

The 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine has an output of 70 kW (95 hp) and a maximum torque of 136 Nm. It was only available with a 5-speed manual transmission and thus has a fuel consumption of 6.1 l Super / 100 km. Another naturally aspirated engine is the VTi 120 with 88 kW (120 PS). As standard, the power is transmitted to the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox; a four-speed automatic gearbox, which increases fuel consumption by 0.7 l / 100 km, was included in the price list as an option.

The most powerful petrol engine develops 115 kW (156 hp) from 1.6 liters displacement with turbocharging. In addition, the engine works with direct fuel injection , which keeps fuel consumption low at 6.4 liters of super per 100 kilometers. The three diesel engines have common rail injection . The weakest has an output of 68 kW (92 PS) from 1.6 liters of displacement and consumes 4.2 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers. By the end of 2012, the HDi 110 had a software change of 82 kW (112 hp) and, unlike the HDi 90, is tied to a 6-speed manual transmission. The latter is also available as an e-HDi (with automatic start-stop) with a consumption of 4.2 l / 100 km.

At the beginning of 2013, the output of this engine was increased slightly to 84 kW (114 hp). This model was then marketed as the HDi 115. The 2.0 liter HDi 150 was the most powerful diesel engine on the list. It has an output of 110 kW (150 PS) and has a fuel consumption of just under 5 l / 100 km.

Petrol engines

Parameters	VTi 95	VTi 120	e- THP 110	e- THP 130	THP 155 EGS6 ⁽¹⁾
Construction period	08/2010–12/2014	08/2010–12/2014	01 / 2015–05 / 2018	05/2014–05/2018	08/2010–12/2014
Engine characteristics
Motor type	Gasoline engine
Engine type	R4		R3		R4
Mixture preparation	Manifold injection		Direct petrol injection
Engine charging	-		turbocharger
Displacement	1397 cc	1598 cc	1199 cc		1598 cc
Max. power	70 kW (95 PS) at 6000 rpm	88 kW (120 PS) at 6000 rpm	81 kW (110 PS) at 5500 rpm	96 kW (130 PS) at 5500 rpm	115 kW (156 hp) at 6000 rpm
Max. Torque	136 Nm at 4000 rpm	160 Nm at 4250 rpm	205 Nm at 1500 rpm	230 Nm at 1750 rpm	240 Nm at 1400 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	5-speed manual transmission			6-speed manual transmission	automated 6-speed manual transmission EGS6 ⁽¹⁾
Gearbox, optional	-	4-speed automatic transmission	-	6-speed automatic transmission	-
Readings
Top speed	182 km / h	193 km / h [188 km / h]	184 km / h	199 km / h	214 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	11.9 s	10.8 s [12.5 s]	12.3 s	11.9 s	8.7 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined	6.1 l super	6.2–6.3 l super [6.9–7.0 l super]	4.8–5.0 l super	4.8 l super	6.4 l super
CO ₂ emissions, combined	140 g / km	143–146 g / km [159–162 g / km]	112-115 g / km	110 g / km	148 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	5 euro		Euro 6	Euro 6	5 euro

⁽¹⁾ The EGS6 (electronically controlled 6-speed manual transmission) is an automated manual transmission that is operated without a clutch pedal.

Diesel engines

Parameters	HDi 90	blueHDi 100	HDi 110	e-HDi 110 EGS6 ⁽¹⁾ Airdream	e-HDi 115 EGS6 ⁽¹⁾ Airdream	HDi 115	blueHDi 120	HDi 150	blueHDi 150
Construction period	08/2010–12/2014	01/2015–04/2018	08/2010–12/2012		01/2013–12/2014		01/2015–04/2018	08/2010 - 03/2015	03 / 2015–12 / 2016
Engine characteristics
Engine type	R4 diesel engine
Mixture preparation	Common rail direct injection
Engine charging	turbocharger
Displacement	1560 cc							1997 cc
Max. power	68 kW (92 PS) at 4000 rpm	73 kW (99 PS) at 3750 rpm	82 kW (112 hp) at 3600 rpm		84 kW (114 hp) at 3600 rpm		88 kW (120 PS) at 3500 rpm	110 kW (150 PS) at 3750 rpm	110 kW (150 PS) at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque	230 Nm at 1750 rpm	254 Nm at 1750 rpm	270 Nm at 1750 rpm				300 Nm at 1750 rpm	340 Nm at 2000 rpm	370 Nm at 2000 rpm
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	5-speed manual transmission	5-speed manual transmission	6-speed manual transmission	automated 6-speed manual transmission EGS6 ⁽¹⁾		6-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	-						6-speed automatic transmission	-
Readings
Top speed	180 km / h	177-180 km / h	190 km / h				191-197 km / h	207 km / h	207 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	12.9 s	12.8-13.2 s	11.3 s	11.2 s		11.3 s	11.8-12.1 s	8.6 s	9.6 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km, combined	4.2-4.3 l diesel	3.3-3.8 l diesel	4.6-4.7 l diesel	4.2-4.4 l diesel	3.8-4.5 l diesel	4.6-4.7 l diesel	3.6-3.8 l diesel	4.9-5.0 l diesel	3.8 l diesel
CO ₂ emissions, combined	110-113 g / km	86-98 g / km	119-122 g / km	109-114 g / km	98-117 g / km	119-122 g / km	95-100 g / km	127-130 g / km	100 g / km
Emission standard according to EU classification	5 euro	Euro 6	5 euro				Euro 6	5 euro	Euro 6

⁽¹⁾ The EGS6 (electronically controlled 6-speed manual transmission) is an automated manual transmission that is operated without a clutch pedal.

Citroën C4 Lounge / C4 L (since 2012)

2nd generation (international)
Citroën C4 Sedan
Production period:	since 2012
Body versions :	limousine
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.2–1.6 liters (86–123 kW)
Length:	4588-4675 mm
Width:	1780-1800 mm
Height:	1496-1500 mm
Wheelbase :	2610-2710 mm
Empty weight :	1295-1435 kg

Citroën C4L

Citroën C4 Lounge

In 2012, production of the second generation Citroën C4 began as a notchback model C4L at the PSA plant in Kaluga in Russia . Since 2013 the model has also been produced as the Citroën C4 Lounge in El Palomar ( Province of Buenos Aires ) as the successor to the C4 Pallas . In the same year production began in Wuhan , China as the Citroën C4L.

The sedan is the first vehicle developed in the Citroën Design Center in Shanghai and was developed with a focus on two strategic markets, Eurasia and Latin America. In contrast to the previous Pallas, there is now a 6-speed automatic transmission (instead of the Pallas 4-speed transmission) with the aim of making better use of the torque and lowering fuel consumption. In addition, the 1.6-liter R4 gasoline engine with 16 valves and turbocharging (THP) of the Peugeot RCZ was introduced, which replaced the previous 2.0-liter R4 gasoline engine with 16 valves as the top engine.

The scope of the safety equipment with Isofix rear seats, traction control in addition to the brake assist system that was already available , vehicle dynamics control (ESP), ABS, driver / front passenger airbags were now also available as side and head airbags. A navigation system was now also standard equipment.

However, the reduced length difference between the lounge and the Pallas is reflected in the capacity of the trunk. While the Pallas was 4.77 m long and had a trunk volume of 580 liters, the C4 Lounge is only 4.62 m long and offers significantly less with 450 liters of trunk space. This shows that the lounge is positioned in the upscale segment, while the other customers of the former Pallas are to be served with the Citroën C-Elysée .

Technical data (China)

	C4 Sedan 1.2 THP	C4 Sedan 1.6	C4 Sedan 1.6 THP	C4L 1.2 THP	C4L 1.6	C4L 1.6 THP		C4L 1.8
Construction period	since 11/2015		11/2015–09/2016	since 08/2015	12/2012–08/2015		since 08/2015	04/2013–07/2016
Engine characteristics
Motor type	Gasoline engine
Engine type	R3	R4		R3	R4
Displacement	1199 cc	1587 cc	1598 cc	1199 cc	1587 cc	1598 cc		1813 cc
Max. Power at min ⁻¹	100 kW (136 PS) / 5500	86 kW (117 PS) / 6000	123 kW (167 PS) / 6000	100 kW (136 PS) / 5500	86 kW (117 PS) / 6000	120 kW (163 PS) / 6000	123 kW (167 PS) / 6000	102 kW (139 PS) / 6300
Max. Torque in min ^-1	230 Nm / 1750-3500	150 Nm / 4000	245 Nm / 1400-4000	230 Nm / 1750-3500	150 Nm / 4000	240 Nm / 1400-4000	245 Nm / 1400-4000	172 Nm / 3500
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Front wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	5-speed manual transmission		6- speed automatic transmission	5-speed manual transmission		6-speed automatic transmission		5-speed manual transmission
Gearbox, optional	[6-speed automatic transmission]		-	[6-speed automatic transmission]		-		[6-speed automatic transmission]
Readings
Top speed	201 km / h [200 km / h]	192 km / h [187 km / h]	215 km / h	199 km / h [196 km / h]	189 km / h [186 km / h]	205 km / h	215 km / h	195 km / h [190 km / h]
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	k. A. [9.3 s]	k. A. [12.5 s]	k. A.	k. A. [10.0 s]	k. A. [k. A.]	8.6 s	k. A.	10.6 s [k. A.]
Fuel consumption over 100 km (combined)	5.0 l super [5.2 l super]	6.2 l super [6.2 l super]	5.9 l super	5.4 l super [5.5 l super]	6.9 l super [7.3 l super]	7.5 l super	6.3 l super	7.1 l super [7.6 l super]
Tank capacity	53 l			60 l

Registration numbers

Since the market launch in 2004 up to and including December 2019, a total of 188,179 Citroën C4s have been newly registered in the Federal Republic of Germany. 2007 was the most successful sales year with 20,233 units. The Federal Motor Transport Authority includes both the Citroën C4 Picasso and the Citroën C4 Aircross in this series. The Citroën C4 Cactus is specially managed.

Source: Federal Motor Transport Authority

Citroën C4 WRC in the World Rally Championship

Citroën C4 WRC with Sébastien Loeb at the wheel and co-driver Daniel Elena

Since 2007 the Citroën C4 WRC based on the first generation has been successful in the World Rally Championship . Driven by the Alsatian Sébastien Loeb , who had already won the world championship in 2004, 2005 and 2006 in the previous Xsara WRC model, the C4 WRC took first place in its debut year. In 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, Loeb was able to secure the world championship title with co-driver Daniel Elena . The C4 WRC is based on the C4 VTS Coupé with 130 kW (177 PS). In the rally version, the turbo-charged engine developed around 235 kW (320 hp).

Since the 2011 season , the Citroën DS3 , which has been driven by the now nine -time World Rally Champion Sébastien Loeb, has been the basis for the Citroën DS3 WRC .