Road Test

Citroën C2 (03-09)

Test date 07 September 2004  Price as tested £12,895

For  Sharp handling, improved comfort

Against Lacks Saxo's drama, looks

How much ?

  • Price as tested £12,895
  • Price as tested £12,810

How fast

  • 0-30mph 3 sec
  • 0-60mph 8.6 sec
  • 0-100mph no data
  • 0-150mph no data
  • 0-200mph  no data
  • 30-70mph  8.4 sec
  • 0-400m  no data
  • 0-1000m  no data
  • 30-50mph in 3rd/4th  5.6 / 7.3
  • 40-60mph in 4th/5th  no data / no data
  • 50-70mph in 5th  no data
  • 60-0mph  2.9 sec
  • Top speed  123 mph
  • Noise at 70mph  74 dbA

How thirsty?

  • Test average  no data
  • Test best/worst  no data / no data

Government figures

  • Combined/urban  40.9 / 30.4 mpg
  • CO2 emissions  163 g/km

How big?

  • Length  3666 mm
  • Width  1659 mm
  • Height  1451 mm
  • Wheelbase  2315 mm
  • Weight  1084 kg
  • Fuel tank  41.0 litres

Engine

  • Layout 4 cyls Inline , 1587 cc
  • Max power 123 bhp at 6500 rpm
  • Max torque 105 ft at 3750 rpm
  • Specific output 78bhp/tonne bhp per litre
  • Power to weight 114bhp/tonne bhp per tonne
  • Installation F Transverse
  • Bore/stoke 85.0x82.0 mm
  • Compression ratio 11.0:1
  • Valve gear no data
  • Ignition and fuel Multipoint fuel injection , Unleaded

Gearbox

  • Type 5-speed Manual
  • 1st no data
  • 2nd no data
  • 3rd no data
  • 4th no data
  • 5th no data
  • 6th no data
  • Final drive no data

Suspension

  • Front MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar
  • Rear Torsion bar, coil springs, anti-roll bar

Steering

  • Type Rack and pinion electrically assisted
  • Lock to lock 2.60

Brakes

  • Front 266mm ventilated discs
  • Rear 247mm discs

Wheel & tyres

  • Size front 6.5J x 16in in
  • Size rear 6.5J x 16in in
  • Made of Alloy
  • Tyres front 195/45 R16
  • Tyres rear 195/45 R16

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