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    2009 Citroen C4

    New from

    $26,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.5 - 7.7 L / 100km

    About the Citroen C4

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Citroen C4 is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $26,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the VTI variant and topping out at $36,990 for the Exclusive.

    There are 2 variants of the C4 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2009.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (110kW/240Nm), 1.6L turbo multi-point injection (103kW/240Nm) and 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (100kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 C4 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    61.87 - 86.21 kW/t
    56.29 kW/t
    142.34 kW/t
    Boot Space
    390 litres
    268 litres
    510 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.5 - 7.7 L/100km
    3.9 L/100km
    10.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    779 - 1,333 km
    538 km
    1,333 km
    Price
    $26,990 - $36,990
    $18,990
    $59,490
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    2 years
    3 years

    2009 Citroen C4 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Citroen C4

    VTi

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Pf2
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.13
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1023
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 390
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.6
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1442
      • Front Track (mm): 1502
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.8
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.4
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10810
      • Overall Height (mm): 1456
      • Overall Length (mm): 4275
      • Overall Width (mm): 1773
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1432
      • Rear Track (mm): 1510
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11460
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2608
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Bore Engine: 77.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 159
      • Compression Ratio: 11.0
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1598
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 85.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 60
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 896
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1300
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 645
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1731
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1220
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Exclusive

    Adds to VTi:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Disc Player Armrest Capacity: 5
      • Disc Player Armrest Location: Armrest
      • Disc Player Armrest Media Type: Cd
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 79.84
    • Convenience
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 2
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 5
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1496
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 183
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 779
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 202
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 126
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 140
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 103
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 240
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20071220
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.6
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Transmission
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 680
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1776
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1290
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Removes from VTi:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 72.13
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Height (mm): 1456
    • Engine
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 159
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 896
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 19.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.0
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 195
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 121
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 122
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 645
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1731
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1220
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
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    2009 Citroen C4 Fuel Economy

    There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Citroen C4

    The most fuel efficient Citroen C4 is the VTi with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Citroen C4 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Exclusive with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Citroen C4 variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    See all Citroen C4 Fuel Economy

    2009 Citroen C4 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Citroen C4?

    The Citroen C4 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Citroen C4 FAQs

    The cheapest Citroen C4 is the VTi that starts from $26,990.

    The most expensive Citroen C4 is the Exclusive that starts from $36,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Citroen C4 is offered by the Exclusive which can tow 1570 kg

    The largest Citroen C4 is the Exclusive which measures 1773mm wide, 4275mm in length and sits 1496mm tall.

    The most powerful Citroen C4 is the Exclusive which has 110kW of power from its 1.6L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Citroen C4 is built in France and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Citroen C4 is the Exclusive which weighs 1880 kg (kerb weight).

    The Citroen C4 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

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