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For The Citroen C4 is from the old-school, with the emphasis on comfort. The range includes some fine engines and a few innovative safety and communications features.
Against It's neither the best compact hatch to drive nor the roomiest. The most economical e-HDi model comes with a semi-auto gearbox that defies smooth driving.
What Car? says
The Citroen C4 does some things extremely well, but is also mediocre in a number of areas. It's fine if your priority is comfort, but it won't suit enthusiastic drivers or people wanting maximum space.
What Car? readers say
4.5
There are 12 Citroën C4 versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
This latest Citroen C4 is actually a comprehensive rework of the previous one. It is based on the same platform, for instance, and there's no increase in wheelbase, so it continues to be merely average for rear legroom, although it is taller and wider, so there's a bit more rear headroom and access is easier.
The three-door model, or coupe as Citroen called it, has been dropped. However, there are some innovative and unique-to-the-class safety and information technologies on offer, and the emphasis is very much on comfort in the way the C4 drives – although that means it probably won't win over any enthusiast drivers.
The engine range has been expanded, though, and there's a version called e-HDi with CO2 emissions of 109g/km that might entice business users. This will fall to 99g/km in 2012.
Even so, the Citroen C4 is quite pricey alongside other compact hatches, so Citroen will need to work hard to improve the previously woeful resale values.
Reader test team says:
Citroën C4 Hatchback 1.6 HDi 90 VTR+ 5dr
I bought the new C4 after owning the original style C4 for over five years, completing well over trouble-free 80,000 miles. The old C4 was economical,…
5
out of 5 stars
Citroën C4 Hatchback 1.6 e-HDi 110 EGS VTR+ 5dr
Nothing better
5
out of 5 stars
Citroën C4 Hatchback 1.6 THP 3dr
mpg not what they say,at 58mpg overall.Musn't grumble as previous Citroen-a 1980's BX19 TRS petrol auto,could only manage 22mpg. Overall a magnificent…
4
out of 5 stars
Citroën C4 Hatchback New 5dr
The new Citreon C4 hatchback from my point of view is a very good car except for the car being to heavy and is missing somethings to keep up with the…
4
out of 5 stars
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Citroën C4 Hatchback 1.6 HDi 110 VTR+ 5dr
This is one of the best models in the range, with a strong, but frugal engine and a good level of equipment at a sensible price.
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