Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi

Citroen C4 2010 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi has been produced from January, 2010 to January, 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 120 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
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This Citroen C4 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.6 litres.

Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 193 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100km (16.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 8.8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 4.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 960 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C4 fuel consumption.

Citroen C4 safety

During safety testing Citroen C4 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C4 is evaluated with very good rate 90 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection Citroen C4 got 43 points from 100.
Citroen C4 safety equipment has been rated as outstanding - 97 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Citroen C4 version with automatic gearbox (Citroen C4 2011 1.6 VTi AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.7 seconds later (in 12.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km.
Citroen C4 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Citroen C4 2010

Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi technical data

Model: Citroen C4 1.6 VTi
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2010. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 143 g/km
Power: 120 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 193 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 (combined) 8.8 (urban) 4.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.2 l/100km (32.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.33m (length) 1.79m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.2 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 380 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1183 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1765 kg

Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi engine EP6C 5FS/5FL

Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.8 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 100,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts) More service info
Power 120 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 160 NM ON 4200 RPM
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2012 onwards.

Engine also used on Citroen C5 Citroen C4 Picasso Peugeot 3008 Peugeot 2008 and 6 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Citroen C4 hatchback [2010 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen C4 2014 1.2 PureTech Jan 2014 — Dec 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.2 Petrol 130 HP 4.9 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C4 2010 1.4 VTi Jan 2010 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 95 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi Jan 2010 — Jan 2015 1.6 Petrol 120 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C4 2011 1.6 VTi Jan 2011 — Jan 2015 1.6 Petrol 120 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen C4 2011 1.6 THP Jan 2011 — Dec 2015

Most powerfull petrol version (156 HP)

1.6 Petrol 156 HP 6.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 HDi Jan 2010 — Jan 2015 1.6 Diesel 92 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 HDi Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 1.6 Diesel 112 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C4 2011 1.6 e-HDI Jan 2011 — Dec 2012 1.6 Diesel 112 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C4 2011 1.6 e-HDI Jan 2011 — Dec 2012 1.6 Diesel 112 HP 3.8 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 e-HDI Jan 2010 — Dec 2012

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 112 HP 3.7 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 e-HDi Jan 2010 — Dec 2012 1.6 Diesel 112 HP 3.9 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C4 2013 1.6 e-HDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 1.6 Diesel 114 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C4 2013 1.6 HDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2014 1.6 Diesel 114 HP 4.6 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C4 2013 1.6 e-HDI Jan 2013 — Dec 2015 1.6 Diesel 114 HP 4.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C4 2011 2.0 HDi Jan 2011 — Dec 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds

2.0 Diesel 150 HP 5.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C4 2010 reviews
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