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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

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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.

CITROEN Visa 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
  6 gasoline engines
  • 0.7L 4MT FWD (35 HP)
  • 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)
  • 1.2L 4MT FWD (64 HP)
  • 1.4L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
  • 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP)
  • 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 1.8L 4MT FWD (60 HP)

CITROEN Visa
0.7L 4MT FWD (35 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 0.7L 4MT FWD (35 HP)
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
Top Speed:77.7 mph (125 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):29.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:135SR13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1598.4 lbs (725 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2403 lbs (1090 kg)

CITROEN Visa
1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.1L 4MT FWD (50 HP)
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
Top Speed:87 mph (140 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):16.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:135SR13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1785.7 lbs (810 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2722.7 lbs (1235 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)

CITROEN Visa
1.2L 4MT FWD (64 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L 4MT FWD (64 HP)
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
Top Speed:96.3 mph (155 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:160/65R340
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1796.8 lbs (815 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2711.7 lbs (1230 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)

CITROEN Visa
1.4L 4MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
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
Top Speed:96.9 mph (156 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:155/70R13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1741.7 lbs (790 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)

CITROEN Visa
1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT FWD (80 HP)
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
Top Speed:104.4 mph (168 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:160/65R340
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1790.2 lbs (812 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)

CITROEN Visa
1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT FWD (105 HP)
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
Top Speed:116.8 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):9.1 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/60HR13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2667.6 lbs (1210 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)

CITROEN Visa
1.8L 4MT FWD (60 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 4MT FWD (60 HP)
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
Top Speed:94.4 mph (152 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):15.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:145SR13
DIMENSIONS
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
Unladen Weight:1873.9 lbs (850 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:2866 lbs (1300 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
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)
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