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Citroen C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)

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Engine versions

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6 versions · 6 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.6 VTi 16V (116 KM) Selected Gasoline 116 KM 2012–2016
1.8 16V (139 KM) Selected Gasoline 139 KM 2013–2016
1.6 THP (163 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 163 KM 2012–2016
1.8 16V (139 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 139 KM 2013–2016
1.6 VTi 16V (120 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 120 KM 2012–2016
1.6 THP 16V (150 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 150 KM 2012–2016

Selected engine version

1.6 VTi 16V (116 KM)

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
116 KM
Torque
150 Nm
Engine displacement
1,587 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.9 s
Maximum speed
189 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
C4
Version
C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)
Engine
1.6 VTi 16V (116 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
189 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.9 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
164 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
EC5
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1587 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
78.5 mm
Piston stroke
82 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Power
116 KM @ 6050 obr./min
Torque
150 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
440 l
Curb weight
1330 kg
Gross weight
1790 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4621 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width with folded mirrors
1918 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2058 mm
Height
1498-1508 mm
Wheelbase
2708 mm
Front track
1526-1520 mm
Rear track
1521-1515 mm
Front overhang
961 mm
Rear overhang
952 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/55 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 16V (139 KM)

Gasoline · 2013–2016

Engine power
139 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
1,813 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
195 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
C4
Version
C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)
Engine
1.8 16V (139 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2013
End of production
2016
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
195 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
EC8
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1813 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
139 KM @ 6300 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
440 l
Curb weight
1381 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4621 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width with folded mirrors
1918 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2058 mm
Height
1498-1508 mm
Wheelbase
2708 mm
Front track
1526-1520 mm
Rear track
1521-1515 mm
Front overhang
961 mm
Rear overhang
952 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/55 R16
Rim size
16
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 THP (163 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
163 KM
Torque
240 Nm
Engine displacement
1,598 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
C4
Version
C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)
Engine
1.6 THP (163 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.5 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
5FVEP6CDT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1598 cm³
Fuel injection system
Direct injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.25 l
Power
163 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 1400-4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
440 l
Curb weight
1435 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4621 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width with folded mirrors
1918 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2058 mm
Height
1498-1508 mm
Wheelbase
2708 mm
Front track
1526-1520 mm
Rear track
1521-1515 mm
Front overhang
961 mm
Rear overhang
952 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/50 R17
Rim size
17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 16V (139 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2013–2016

Engine power
139 KM
Torque
172 Nm
Engine displacement
1,813 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
190 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
C4
Version
C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)
Engine
1.8 16V (139 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2013
End of production
2016
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
190 km/h
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.6 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4

Engine

Engine model / code
EC8
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1813 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Power
139 KM @ 6300 obr./min
Torque
172 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
440 l
Curb weight
1431 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4621 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width with folded mirrors
1918 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2058 mm
Height
1498-1508 mm
Wheelbase
2708 mm
Front track
1526-1520 mm
Rear track
1521-1515 mm
Front overhang
961 mm
Rear overhang
952 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/55 R16; 215/50 R17
Rim size
16; 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 VTi 16V (120 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
120 KM
Torque
160 Nm
Engine displacement
1,598 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Maximum speed
181 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
C4
Version
C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)
Engine
1.6 VTi 16V (120 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
181 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.1 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
164 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
5FSEP6C
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1598 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
85.8 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Power
120 KM @ 6000 obr./min
Torque
160 Nm @ 4250 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
440 l
Curb weight
1340 kg
Gross weight
1915 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4621 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width with folded mirrors
1918 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2058 mm
Height
1498-1508 mm
Wheelbase
2708 mm
Front track
1526-1520 mm
Rear track
1521-1515 mm
Front overhang
961 mm
Rear overhang
952 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/55 R16; 215/50 R17
Rim size
16; 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.6 THP 16V (150 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 2012–2016

Engine power
150 KM
Torque
240 Nm
Engine displacement
1,598 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Citroen
Model
C4
Version
C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)
Engine
1.6 THP 16V (150 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
2012
End of production
2016
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
9.6 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
11.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 4
CO2 emissions
183 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
EP6DT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1598 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
85.8 mm
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.3 l
Power
150 KM @ 6050 obr./min
Torque
240 Nm @ 1400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
60 l
Minimum trunk capacity
440 l
Curb weight
1390 kg
Gross weight
1835 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4621 mm
Width
1779 mm
Width with folded mirrors
1918 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
2058 mm
Height
1498-1508 mm
Wheelbase
2708 mm
Front track
1526-1520 mm
Rear track
1521-1515 mm
Front overhang
961 mm
Rear overhang
952 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Semi-independent spring suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Electric power steering
Tire size
215/55 R16; 215/50 R17
Rim size
16; 17
ABS
yes

About Citroen C4 C4 L Sedan (Phase I, 2012)

The Citroen C4 L Sedan Phase I, produced from 2012 to 2016, is an elegant sedan designed for drivers seeking comfort and functionality in their daily commutes. As a four-door vehicle with seating for five passengers, this model stands out with its modern design and solid finish. Ideal for those who appreciate style while also needing a practical car for both city and long-distance travel, the Citroen C4 L combines the precision of French design with modern technologies.

Under the hood of the Citroen C4 L Sedan, there are various power units ranging from 116 to 163 horsepower, fueled by gasoline. Among the available engines, it is worth mentioning the 1.6 VTi 16V with 116 horsepower and the 1.6 THP with 163 horsepower paired with an automatic transmission. The car offers options with both manual and automatic gearboxes, allowing drivers to tailor their choice to individual preferences. Citroen ensures decent fuel efficiency, making it suitable for both urban traffic and longer journeys, combining economy with dynamic performance.

The C4 L Sedan is equipped with front-wheel drive, providing confidence in handling and good traction in various road conditions. In the city, the car is agile and easy to maneuver, facilitating parking and driving in crowded environments. On the road, it offers a comfortable ride, thanks to a well-tuned suspension that absorbs surface irregularities. Citroen has also equipped it with modern assistive systems such as cruise control and a multimedia system, enhancing travel comfort.

However, like any model, the Citroen C4 L Sedan may have its downsides. Drivers have reported issues with electronics, particularly with infotainment systems and air conditioning, which can lead to the need for more frequent visits to the service center. Mechanically, some power units may exhibit increased oil consumption, which is also worth considering. Despite these potential drawbacks, this model enjoys a good reputation for its solid construction and user comfort.

The Citroen C4 L Sedan Phase I stands out in the market as a vehicle offering an interesting design and comfortable ride with modern technologies. With a range of power units tailored to various driver needs, it presents an attractive option among sedans. For those looking for a car that combines elegance with practicality and reliability, the Citroen C4 L Sedan is a choice worth considering.