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, 2011 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 4250 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
More engine specs
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 automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.9 litres per 100km (14.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
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.

Citroen C4 2010 1.6 VTi technical data
Model: | Citroen C4 1.6 VTi | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2011. January ... 2015. January | ||
Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 120 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 160 NM ON 4250 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Maximum speed: | 188 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 5.1 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres (15.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.35m (length) 2.05m (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 |
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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 4250 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. |
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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 |
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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) |