Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
At the beginning of the '80s, Citroen needed a car to compete in the European compact class.
In time, its dimensions downgraded the car into the small class. It did it with a Peugeot-based hatchback named Visa.
The Citroen Visa was created to replace the Ami, which was launched in 1961 and it was already old. Its design was not suitable anymore for a market that discovered the hatchback bodywork and its advantages, from the Renault 16. The first generation of the VW Golf appeared in the '70s.
The Visa was built on the same platform as the Peugeot 104. The wedged shape vehicle featured twin-round headlights and a grille with horizontal slats between them. An additional grille was incorporated under the bumper, to improve the cooling of the air-cooled engine.
The five-door bodywork offered enough room for five adult passengers and an average-sized trunk. As a strange feature, the hand-brake was for the front wheels and the spare-wheel was placed on top of the engine. Depending on the trim level, the Visa was offered with a stereo and a rear wiper.
Under the hood, the Visa was offered with a choice of gasoline or diesel engines. The former was offered with either a twin-cylinder or a flat-four, while for the latter only a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated diesel was available.
ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 4MT FWD (35 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H2 |
Displacement: | 652 cm3 |
Power: | 25.7 KW @ 5500 RPM 35 HP @ 5500 RPM 34 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 35 lb-ft @ 3750 RPM 48 Nm @ 3750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 77.7 mph (125 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 29.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.8/48.8 in (1,290/1,240 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1598.4 lbs (725 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1124 cm3 |
Power: | 36 KW @ 5500 RPM 49 HP @ 5500 RPM 48 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 60 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 81 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 87 mph (140 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 135SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.8/48.8 in (1,290/1,240 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1785.7 lbs (810 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2722.7 lbs (1235 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT FWD (64 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1219 cm3 |
Power: | 46 KW @ 6000 RPM 63 HP @ 6000 RPM 62 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 67 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 91 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 160/65R340 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.8/48.8 in (1,290/1,240 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1796.8 lbs (815 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2711.7 lbs (1230 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 5000 RPM 60 HP @ 5000 RPM 59 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 105 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.9 mph (156 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155/70R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.8/48.8 in (1,290/1,240 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1741.7 lbs (790 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2755.8 lbs (1250 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1360 cm3 |
Power: | 57 KW @ 5800 RPM 77 HP @ 5800 RPM 76 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 80 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 109 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 160/65R340 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.8/48.8 in (1,290/1,240 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1790.2 lbs (812 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1580 cm3 |
Power: | 77 KW @ 6250 RPM 105 HP @ 6250 RPM 103 BHP @ 6250 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 132 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 116.8 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/60HR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.8/48.8 in (1,290/1,240 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1873.9 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4MT FWD (60 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1769 cm3 |
Power: | 44 KW @ 4600 RPM 60 HP @ 4600 RPM 59 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 110 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 10.6 gallons (40.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 94.4 mph (152 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 145SR13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 146.5 in (3721 mm) |
Width: | 60.6 in (1539 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 50.8/48.8 in (1,290/1,240 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 95.7 in (2431 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.2 in (132 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.38 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 1873.9 lbs (850 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 2866 lbs (1300 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |