Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer was offered as a Minivan in a single generation from 2018 to 2022. Among the versions shown here, the choice is entirely diesel: engine sizes are 1560 or 1997 cc, outputs run from 92 hp to 180 hp, and transmissions include Manual, Automatic, and Robotic units.

The Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer was offered as a Minivan in a single generation from 2018 to 2022. Among the versions shown here, the choice is entirely diesel: engine sizes are 1560 or 1997 cc, outputs run from 92 hp to 180 hp, and transmissions include Manual, Automatic, and Robotic units. The 2.0 BlueHDi AT with 180 hp is the strongest all-round choice on the available figures, combining the quickest 0–100 km/h time of 9.8 seconds with combined fuel consumption of 5.7 l/100 km. Buyers prioritizing economy should consider the 115 hp 1.6 HDi MT, rated at 5.2 l/100 km combined. The 150 hp 2.0 HDi MT requires closer inspection because the database contains several configurations with the same name but different performance, weights, ground clearance, and even drive systems.

Generation and version range

The only generation ran from 2018 to 2022 and used a Minivan body. The database lists 18 modifications for the generation and provides detailed figures for 12 of them. There is therefore no newer or older generation to compare within this catalogue entry: choosing a Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer means comparing engines, transmissions, drive layouts, performance, economy, weight, and ground clearance within the same generation.

Repeated names do not necessarily identify identical vehicles. In particular, 2.0 HDi MT appears with 150 hp in several distinct specifications. These must be compared through their individual figures rather than the name alone.

Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer engine and transmission specs

VersionPowerTorqueDisplacementFuelCylinders and layoutBoostGearboxDrive
1.6 HDi MT (92 hp)92 hp210 Nm1560 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo5-speed ManualFWD
1.6 HDi ETG (92 hp)92 hp240 Nm1560 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed RoboticFWD
1.6 HDi MT (115 hp, 1612 kg)115 hp300 Nm1560 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
1.6 HDi MT (115 hp, 1571 kg)115 hp300 Nm1560 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, 10.8 seconds)150 hp370 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, 12.4 seconds)150 hp370 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualFWD
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, AWD)150 hp370 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualAWD
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, AWD; duplicate record)150 hp370 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed ManualAWD
2.0 HDi AT (150 hp, 1806 kg)150 hp370 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed AutomaticFWD
2.0 HDi AT (150 hp, 1775 kg)150 hp370 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed AutomaticFWD
2.0 HDi AT (180 hp)180 hp400 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed AutomaticFWD
2.0 BlueHDi AT (180 hp)180 hp400 Nm1997 ccDiesel4, InlineTurbo6-speed AutomaticFWD

The 92 hp 1.6 HDi MT produces about 59 hp per litre, while the 92 hp 1.6 HDi ETG offers the same power density but adds 30 Nm. Both 115 hp 1.6 HDi MT specifications produce about 74 hp per litre. The 150 hp 2.0 HDi versions deliver about 75 hp per litre, and the 180 hp 2.0 HDi AT and 2.0 BlueHDi AT reach about 90 hp per litre.

Performance, mpg, and fuel consumption

Version0–100 km/hTop speedCityHighwayCombined
1.6 HDi MT (92 hp)14.7 s145 km/h6.1 l/100 km5.4 l/100 km5.6 l/100 km
1.6 HDi ETG (92 hp)18.5 s145 km/h5.5 l/100 km5.3 l/100 km5.4 l/100 km
1.6 HDi MT (115 hp, 1612 kg)13.5 s160 km/h5.6 l/100 km5.0 l/100 km5.2 l/100 km
1.6 HDi MT (115 hp, 1571 kg)13.5 s160 km/h5.6 l/100 km5.0 l/100 km5.2 l/100 km
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, 10.8 seconds)10.8 s170 km/h5.9 l/100 km5.3 l/100 km5.5 l/100 km
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, 12.4 seconds)12.4 s184 km/h7.3 l/100 km5.2 l/100 km6.0 l/100 km
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, AWD)12.3 s183 km/h7.0 l/100 km5.6 l/100 km6.2 l/100 km
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, AWD; duplicate record)12.3 s183 km/h7.0 l/100 km5.6 l/100 km6.2 l/100 km
2.0 HDi AT (150 hp, 1806 kg)12.3 s183 km/h7.0 l/100 km5.6 l/100 km6.2 l/100 km
2.0 HDi AT (150 hp, 1775 kg)12.3 s183 km/h7.0 l/100 km5.6 l/100 km6.2 l/100 km
2.0 HDi AT (180 hp)9.8 s170 km/h6.3 l/100 km5.5 l/100 km5.9 l/100 km
2.0 BlueHDi AT (180 hp)9.8 s170 km/h6.1 l/100 km5.4 l/100 km5.7 l/100 km

The 115 hp 1.6 HDi MT is the fuel-economy leader at 5.2 l/100 km combined. It uses 0.4 l/100 km less than the 92 hp 1.6 HDi MT while adding 23 hp and 90 Nm, and it reaches 100 km/h 1.2 seconds sooner.

The 92 hp 1.6 HDi ETG reduces combined consumption by 0.2 l/100 km compared with the 92 hp 1.6 HDi MT and supplies 30 Nm more torque. Its trade-off is acceleration: 18.5 seconds to 100 km/h is 3.8 seconds slower than the Manual version.

Among the 150 hp choices, the 2.0 HDi MT rated at 10.8 seconds is the economy-performance standout. Its 5.5 l/100 km combined figure is only 0.3 l/100 km above that of the 115 hp 1.6 HDi MT, yet it adds 35 hp and 70 Nm and cuts the 0–100 km/h time by 2.7 seconds.

The 2.0 BlueHDi AT is preferable to the other 180 hp Automatic specification on economy: both produce 180 hp and 400 Nm and complete 0–100 km/h in 9.8 seconds, but the BlueHDi uses 5.7 rather than 5.9 l/100 km combined. That is a difference of 0.2 l/100 km.

Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer weight, clearance, and wheel specs

VersionKerb weightGross weightGround clearanceTankWheel sizes
1.6 HDi MT (92 hp)1545 kg2635 kg150 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
1.6 HDi ETG (92 hp)1573 kg2670 kg150 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
1.6 HDi MT (115 hp, 1612 kg)1612 kg2730 kg140 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
1.6 HDi MT (115 hp, 1571 kg)1571 kg2680 kg150 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, 10.8 seconds)1673 kg2790 kg140 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, 12.4 seconds)1746 kg3100 kg175 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, AWD)not measurednot measured175 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 HDi MT (150 hp, AWD; duplicate record)not measurednot measured175 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 HDi AT (150 hp, 1806 kg)1806 kg3000 kg140 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 HDi AT (150 hp, 1775 kg)1775 kg3000 kg175 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 HDi AT (180 hp)1705 kg2820 kg140 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16
2.0 BlueHDi AT (180 hp)1655 kg2770 kg150 mm70 l225/55 R17, 215/60 R17, 215/65 R16

The lightest measured version is the 1545 kg 1.6 HDi MT with 92 hp, but its weight-to-power ratio is about 16.8 kg per hp. The 1571 kg 1.6 HDi MT with 115 hp improves that to about 13.7 kg per hp. The 1673 kg 2.0 HDi MT with 150 hp reaches about 11.2 kg per hp, while the 1655 kg 2.0 BlueHDi AT with 180 hp has the best measured ratio at about 9.2 kg per hp.

Body length, exterior dimensions, interior dimensions, boot dimensions, and boot capacity are not measured in the supplied data. Roof-bar specifications are also not measured. These figures should therefore be checked separately for an individual vehicle rather than inferred from the Minivan body designation.

Which Citroen C4 Grand SpaceTourer version should you buy?

For the best balance of acceleration, Automatic convenience, and consumption, choose the 2.0 BlueHDi AT with 180 hp. It is the joint-fastest version at 9.8 seconds to 100 km/h, produces 400 Nm, consumes 5.7 l/100 km combined, and weighs 1655 kg. Compared with the 180 hp 2.0 HDi AT, it is 50 kg lighter and uses 0.2 l/100 km less while matching its power, torque, acceleration, and top speed.

For minimum fuel consumption, choose either 1.6 HDi MT with 115 hp. Both return 5.2 l/100 km combined, but the 1571 kg specification is 41 kg lighter and has 150 mm of clearance, compared with 140 mm for the 1612 kg specification. Performance is otherwise identical in the supplied figures: 300 Nm, 13.5 seconds to 100 km/h, and 160 km/h.

For a Manual with stronger performance, the 150 hp 2.0 HDi MT rated at 10.8 seconds is the clear numerical choice. It combines 370 Nm with 5.5 l/100 km combined. Compared with the 150 hp 2.0 HDi MT rated at 12.4 seconds, it accelerates 1.6 seconds faster and consumes 0.5 l/100 km less, although its top speed is 14 km/h lower and its ground clearance is 35 mm lower.

If AWD is essential, only the 150 hp 2.0 HDi MT records marked AWD qualify in this dataset. Both list 370 Nm, 12.3-second acceleration, 183 km/h, 6.2 l/100 km combined, and 175 mm of clearance. Their kerb and gross weights are not measured.

The 92 hp 1.6 HDi MT is preferable to the 92 hp 1.6 HDi ETG when acceleration matters, while the ETG is preferable on torque and measured consumption. For most buyers, however, the 115 hp 1.6 HDi MT makes the stronger case: it is both quicker and more economical than either 92 hp option.

No reliability history, engine-fault frequency, repair data, engine-oil specification, trim-level information, or asking prices are measured in the supplied data. Those factors cannot be used to rank the versions here and should be verified against the exact vehicle under consideration.