Citroen C1 2012 1.0i (3 door)

Citroen C1 2012 1.0 petrol description

Hatchback Citroen C1 2012 1.0i has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2014. It has three-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.0 litres, which produces power of 68 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Citroen C1 2012 - 2014 version and torque 93 Nm (Newton metres) on 3600 revolutions per minute.

This 3-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 180 000 to 300 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not  ...  This Citroen C1 1.0 engine oil type is 5W-20 and oil capacity is 3.1 litres.

Citroen C1 2012 1.0i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C1 2012 1.0i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 157 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Citroen C1 2012 1.0i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 4.3 litres per 100km (23.3 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient Citroen C1 2012 - 2014 version, fuel consumption in city - 5.1 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 3.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 35 litres or 9.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 800 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 920 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 5.1 litres per 100 km, which is 19% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C1 fuel consumption.

Citroen C1 safety

During safety testing Citroen C1 has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C1 is evaluated with average rate 68 from 100, children safety: good mark - 73 from 100, for pedestrian protection Citroen C1 got 53 points from 100.
Citroen C1 safety equipment has been rated as good - 71 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also Citroen C1 version with automatic gearbox (Citroen C1 2012 1.0i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.2 seconds later (in 14.9 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 4.5 litres per 100 km.
Citroen C1 2012

Citroen C1 2012 1.0i technical data

Model: Citroen C1 1.0i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2012. January ... 2014. January 
Engine: 998 cm3 Petrol, 3 cylinders CO2 emissions: 99 g/km
Power: 68 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 93 NM ON 3600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 157 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.3 (combined) 5.1 (urban) 3.8 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 5.1 l/100km (46.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 35 litres (9.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 3.44m (length) 1.63m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 9.5 meters
Seats: 4 seats
Trunk capacity: 139 litres
Trunk max capacity: 712 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1190 kg

Citroen C1 2012 1.0i engine 1KR-FE

Engine reliability and common problems:

Engine often vibrates and has difficulty starting in cold weather. Timing chain lifetime is not very long.
Overall, this engine can last around 180,000 to 300,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 996 cm3
Number of cylinders 3
Bore (cylinder diameter) 71 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 84 mm
Compression ratio 10.5 : 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.

Fuel system Injection
Citroen C1 2012 1.0i oil type 5W-20
Oil capacity 3.1 litres (3.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Power 68 - 71 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 90 - 94 NM ON 3600 RPM
Engine manufacturer Toyota
Start of production (year) 2004
Duration of production 20 years
Engine also used on Toyota Yaris Toyota Aygo Peugeot 107 Peugeot 108 and 2 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 C1 hatchback [2012 - 2014] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen C1 2012 1.0i Jan 2012 — Jan 2014

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 13.7 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

1.0 Petrol 68 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C1 2012 1.0i 1.0 Petrol 68 HP 4.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
Citroen C1 2012 reviews
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