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Who makes engines for Citroën?

Citroën, the iconic French automaker, is known for its innovative and distinctive vehicle designs. But what many may not know is that the company does not manufacture its own engines. Instead, Citroën relies on a network of engine suppliers to power its range of cars and commercial vehicles.


Citroën's Engine Suppliers


Citroën's engines are primarily sourced from two major suppliers: Peugeot and Opel. Both of these companies are part of the Stellantis group, which was formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Groupe PSA (the parent company of Citroën, Peugeot, and Opel).



  • Peugeot: As a sister company within the Stellantis group, Peugeot has been a long-standing supplier of engines to Citroën. The two brands share a significant amount of technology and components, including engines, to achieve economies of scale and streamline their operations.

  • Opel: Opel, the German automaker, also provides engines to Citroën. Opel has a strong reputation for its diesel and gasoline engines, which are often used in Citroën's larger models and commercial vehicles.


In addition to these two primary suppliers, Citroën has also sourced engines from other manufacturers, such as Ford and BMW, depending on the specific model and market requirements.


The Benefits of Outsourcing Engine Production


Citroën's decision to outsource engine production allows the company to focus on its core strengths: vehicle design, engineering, and brand development. By leveraging the expertise and resources of established engine suppliers, Citroën can:


  • Reduce the costs and complexities associated with in-house engine development and production.

  • Benefit from the latest engine technologies and innovations developed by its suppliers.

  • Maintain a flexible and agile supply chain, allowing it to adapt to changing market demands and regulations.

  • Allocate more resources towards improving the overall vehicle experience, such as enhancing safety features, infotainment systems, and sustainability initiatives.


This strategic approach has enabled Citroën to remain competitive in the ever-evolving automotive industry, while still delivering the unique and distinctive vehicles that its customers have come to expect.

Does Citroen have a Toyota engine?


Does the Citroen C1 have a Toyota engine? The Citroen C1's 1.0-litre engine is derived from Toyota, while the 1.2-litre unit is a Citroen derived unit.



Does Citroën use Ford engines?


Continuing the Ford/PSA diesel engine joint-venture, these straight-four engines are sold under the Duratorq TDCi name by Ford, and as the HDi by Citroën and Peugeot.



Are VW using Ford engines?


The powertrains in the all-new Tourneo Connect are shared with the VW Caddy, and have been developed by Volkswagen. The engines are named EcoBlue and EcoBoost to ensure consistent branding with other models in the Ford passenger car range which offer powertrains with similar technical features and performance.



Who makes the Citroën engine?


PSA Group
The PSA Group (Peugeot/Citroën) sells a variety of automobile engines. Later HDi engines are built as part of a joint-venture with Ford Motor Company.



Does Ford own Citroën?


Citroën (French pronunciation: [sitʁɔɛn]) is a French automobile brand. The "Automobiles Citroën" manufacturing company was founded on 4 June 1919 by André Citroën. Citroën has been owned by Stellantis since 2021 and previously was part of the PSA Group after Peugeot acquired 89.95% share in 1976.



Are Audi and VW engines the same?


Engines are typically used between VW and Audi models, with the exception of some Audi RS models and V8 or I5 engine versions which tend to have specific engines that VW models don't. Most of the 4 cylinder stuff however, is the same.



What is Ford's engine called?


EcoBoost engines are designed to deliver power and torque consistent with those of larger-displacement (cylinder volume) naturally aspirated engines, while achieving up to 20% better fuel efficiency and 15% fewer greenhouse emissions, according to Ford.



Which engine is used in Citroën?


Engine & Transmission

Engine Type1.2L PureTech 110
Turbo ChargerYes
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Gearbox6-Speed
Drive TypeFWD



Does Citroën use Toyota engines?


The C1 was launched in a joint project between Peugeot and Toyota in 2005. The model line up was the Citroen C1, Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo. Peugeot and Citroen built the models, while Toyota supplied the engines. The first generation of C1 ran to 2012, along with the Peugeot 107 and Toyota Aygo.


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