2025 Citroën C4 X

Sedan · 1.2L I3 PureTech Turbocharged · FWD

71/100

AutoVault's overall score, weighted for what a sedan is actually for — performance, technology, comfort, reliability, safety and value.

Specifications

Engine	1.2L I3 PureTech Turbocharged
Horsepower	130 hp
Torque	184 lb-ft
0–60 mph	9 sec
Top speed	124 mph
Drivetrain	FWD
Seats	5
Combined MPG	28 mpg (24 city / 34 hwy)
Range	484 miles
MSRP	$33,900
Body style	Sedan

The verdict

What's good

Fastback sedan shape offers a larger boot than the equivalent hatchback
Citroen's Advanced Comfort suspension delivers genuinely first-class ride quality
Rear legroom is noticeably better than in the C4 hatchback
Fuel range exceeds 480 miles between fill-ups for relaxed touring

What's not

PureTech 3-cylinder engine has had documented reliability concerns historically
Conservative fastback-sedan niche limits resale pool and depreciation defense
FWD only — no performance or AWD variant available
Rear headroom tighter than the fastback profile promises for taller adults

The engine

PureTech

1.2L Turbo I3

The boosted EB three-cylinder builds useful torque from low revs for a brisk, flexible feel that punches above its small capacity. It suits relaxed urban and motorway driving more than hard revving.

The turbocharged EB2DTS member of PSA/Stellantis's PureTech family, introduced in 2014 and built at Trémery in France, used across Citroën, Peugeot and DS models including the C4 and C5 X.

The turbo PureTech family was named International Engine of the Year in its capacity class for several consecutive years from 2015.
It uses direct injection partly to cool the intake charge, allowing a higher compression ratio under boost than a port-injected turbo would tolerate.
Its turbo is sized for quick low-rev response rather than big peak airflow, giving strong early torque at around 1,750 rpm.

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The six sub-scores behind the 71 — performance, tech, comfort, reliability, safety and value
Market value today and year-by-year value history
All 4 trims with pricing
Studio photography — exterior, rear and interior
Side-by-side comparison with up to four cars

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