Autoknowtive

Citroen C4

2025 Citroen C4 X
2025 Citroen C4 X. Photo: NetCarShow

Citroen has built the C4 since 2004. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 10 of them, from the 2005 Citroen C4 Coupe to the 2025 Citroen C4 X. Body styles here: Coupé, SUV and Hatchback. Sold new in Europe and Asia.

Built
2004–today
Brand from
France
Part of
Stellantis
Body styles
Coupé, SUV and Hatchback
Sold new in
Europe and Asia
In the catalog
10 cars, 1 of them concepts

How it changed

Power went from 136 hp in the 2005 C4 Coupe to 136 hp in the 2025 C4 X. It got heavier along the way: 1,379 kg for the 2005 car, 1,541 kg for the 2021. The most powerful here is the 2013 Citroen C4 L at 150 hp (112 kW). Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2025 Citroen C4 X, in 8.1 s.

Every C4 in the catalog

2005 Citroen C4 Coupe

2005 Citroen C4 Coupe

136 hp · 0–62 mph 10.5 s · 1,379 kg

The rear window of the coupe is reminiscent of the older Honda CR-X from the early 1990s, as well as the last three-door Mazda 323C.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2008 Citroen C4 notchback

2008 Citroen C4 notchback

113 hp · 0–62 mph 10.6 s · 1,200 kg

In a ceremony attended by the Argentine President, Nestor Kirchner, Christian Streiff, Chairman of PSA Peugeot Citroën, inaugurated the new production line for the Citroën C4 notchback, the first Citroën saloon to be built at PSA Peugeot Citroën's plant in Buenos Aires.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2008 Citroen C4 Sedan

2008 Citroen C4 Sedan

109 hp · 0–62 mph 11.8 s · 1,431 kg

Citroen is expanding the highly successful C4 range with the new Citroen C4 Sedan which will be available on selected European markets in the 4th quarter of 2007.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2008 Citroen C4 WRC HYmotion4

2008 Citroen C4 WRC HYmotion4 Concept

113 hp · 0–62 mph 10.6 s · 1,200 kg

The Citroën C4 is a car produced by Citroën, part of Stellantis. It was positioned to be the successor to the Citroën Xsara. The first generation production started in September 2004. For its first two generations, the C4 was a compact car/small family car, but it was redesigned as a subcompact crossover SUV for its third generation.

Text: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons

2013 Citroen C4 L

2013 Citroen C4 L

150 hp · 0–62 mph 10.8 s · 1,430 kg

The "Lounge" version of the Citroën C4 is positioned at the top end of the C-segment. Launched in late 2012 in China and in 2013 in Russia, the Citroën C4 L extends the C4 family and is fully consistent with the "positive energy" spirit of the line-up through its prestigious and contemporary styling, exceptional on-board well-being and creative in-car technologies ensuring comfort, safety and performance.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2015 Citroen C4 Cactus

2015 Citroen C4 Cactus

92 hp · 0–62 mph 11.4 s · 1,055 kg

Photo: NetCarShow

2025 Citroen C4 X

2025 Citroen C4 X

136 hp · 0–62 mph 8.1 s

C4 X did not require any significant changes to the rear end. The boot lid, with its vertical section sloping forward, emphasises the car's dynamism.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearbox
2005 C4 Coupe136 hp (101 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)10.5 s129 mph (208 km/h)1,379 kg (3,040 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2008 C4 notchback113 hp (84 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)10.6 s121 mph (195 km/h)1,200 kg (2,646 lb)1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual
2008 C4 Sedan109 hp (81 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)11.8 s118 mph (190 km/h)1,431 kg (3,155 lb)1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual
2008 C4 WRC HYmotion4113 hp (84 kW)113 lb-ft (153 Nm)10.6 s121 mph (195 km/h)1,200 kg (2,646 lb)1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual
2013 C4 L150 hp (112 kW)221 lb-ft (300 Nm)10.8 s124 mph (200 km/h)1,430 kg (3,153 lb)1.8 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual
2015 C4 Cactus92 hp (69 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)11.4 s113 mph (182 km/h)1,055 kg (2,326 lb)1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed automatic
2018 C4 Cactus100 hp (75 kW)187 lb-ft (254 Nm)11.8 s115 mph (185 km/h)1,075 kg (2,370 lb)1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual
2021 C4130 hp (97 kW)—9.7 s93 mph (150 km/h)1,541 kg (3,397 lb)—Front Wheel Drive1-Speed automatic
2025 C4 X136 hp (101 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)8.1 s130 mph (209 km/h)—1.2 L inline-3Front Wheel Drive6-speed automatic e-DSG

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

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