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Škoda Citigo

Auto Express’s 2012 Car of the Year, reborn as Škoda’s first production EV in Citigo-e iV form.123

Researched October 29, 2026 from 28 sources

At a glance

0100200
59–82 hpPower
01020
12.3–16.3 s0–100 km/h
0100200
130–173 km/hTop speed
0150300
90–212 N·mTorque
07501,500
865–1,235 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.347913

Engine
1.0 L three-cylinder gasoline/CNG; Citigo-e iV synchronous electric motor469
Layout
Front-mounted engine/motor, front-wheel drive39
Gearbox
Gasoline: 5-speed manual or automated ASG; CNG: 5-speed manual; EV: single-speed39
Built at
Volkswagen Bratislava plant, Slovakia3

The story

Created to attract new buyers to Škoda, the Citigo fits four people into 3.56 meters. Its name blends “City” and “go”; three- and five-door gasoline hatchbacks later gave way to the electric Citigo-e iV.134

2011: December debut in the Czech Republic20112012: Five doors for the European rollout20122013: Škoda’s first factory CNG car20132014: 100,000 built; Monte Carlo debuts20142017: Fresh face, longer gears20172019: Citigo-e iV: Škoda’s first production EV · EV production: 32.3 kWh usable · Three stars under tougher NCAP rules20192020: 400 UK EVs sell out; Citigo bows out2020 Škoda Citigo (Mk1): 2011–2020Mk1 201020122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsMilestones1316
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2011–2020Škoda Citigo (Mk1)
2011December debut in the Czech Republic
2012Five doors for the European rollout
2013Škoda’s first factory CNG car
2014100,000 built; Monte Carlo debuts
2017Fresh face, longer gears
2019Citigo-e iV: Škoda’s first production EV
2019EV production: 32.3 kWh usable
2019Three stars under tougher NCAP rules
2020400 UK EVs sell out; Citigo bows out
  1. 2011

    December debut in the Czech Republic

    Production starts on October 13, followed by a December launch in the Czech Republic. Initially, only the three-door is offered.3

  2. 2012

    Five doors for the European rollout

    The five-door debuts at Geneva on March 6, ahead of a wider European rollout; UK sales start on June 1.35

  3. 2013

    Škoda’s first factory CNG car

    The CNG Green tec uses 2.9 kg/100 km; its 10 L gasoline reserve helps extend combined range to about 550 km.6

  4. 2014

    100,000 built; Monte Carlo debuts

    May brings the 100,000th Citigo at Bratislava and the Monte Carlo edition, with 15 mm lower sports suspension except on CNG cars.3

  5. 2017

    Fresh face, longer gears

    Gasoline Green tec claims 4.1 L/100 km with stop-start and brake energy recovery. The facelift brings a new hood, grille and longer gearing.78

  6. 2019

    Citigo-e iV: Škoda’s first production EV

    Unveiled in May, the electric Citigo replaces combustion versions, with a 36.8 kWh battery and up to 265 km WLTP range.23

  7. 2019

    EV production: 32.3 kWh usable

    Production starts in November: 32.3 of 36.8 kWh usable, three modes. Available 40 kW CCS gives an 80% charge in 1 hour; 7.2 kW AC takes about 4 hours.910

  8. 2019

    Three stars under tougher NCAP rules

    The 2019 Euro NCAP rating is three stars under tougher standards, versus five in 2011; the assessed range has no autonomous emergency braking.1311

  9. 2020

    400 UK EVs sell out; Citigo bows out

    The UK electric allocation of 400 cars sells out after brief late-2019/early-2020 availability. The family leaves the market in summer.312

Power over the years

From 59 hp to 82 hp in 8 years.

0255075100 201020122014201620182020 hp 2011 · 59 hp · 1.0 gasoline, lower output2011 · 74 hp · 1.0 gasoline, higher output2013 · 67 hp · 1.0 CNG Green tec2019 · 80 hp · Citigo-e iV, May launch, 210 Nm2019 · 82 hp · Citigo-e iV, November spec, 212 Nm 82 hp Citigo-e iV, November spec, 212 Nm 59 hp 1.0 gasoline, lower output
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YearHorsepowerModel
2011591.0 gasoline, lower output
2011741.0 gasoline, higher output
2013671.0 CNG Green tec
201980Citigo-e iV, May launch, 210 Nm
201982Citigo-e iV, November spec, 212 Nm

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    S (UK launch)

    2012

    59 hp

  • Standard

    SE (UK launch)

    2012

    59 hp
  • Elegance (UK launch)

    Standard

    Elegance (UK launch)

    2012

  • Standard

    SE L (UK facelift)

    2017

  • Standard

    Easy / Active / Ambition / Elegance / Style

  • Standard

    Citigoᵉ iV SE (UK)

    2019–2020

    82 hp

  • Standard

    Citigoᵉ iV SE L (UK)

    2019–2020

    82 hp

  • Special

    Black Edition

    2015

    59 hp

  • Special

    FUN

    2017

  • Special

    Sport

    2013

    59 hp

  • Special

    Monte Carlo (2018 specification)

    2018

    59 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Ordinary early cars have a chrome-edged slatted grille between sharply shaped headlights.4
  • The rear panel is metal, contrasting with the up!'s black-glass rear.3
  • Three-door cars have larger rear side windows than the up!.19
  • The electric version has five doors.10
  • The electric version's redesigned front end is its main exterior powertrain clue.10

Year by year

  1. 2017 facelift

    A new hood, bumpers, fog lights and grille distinguish the later front end.7

  2. 2017 facelift

    LED daytime lights and dark-framed tail lights became standard from Ambition, with Active offering both as options.7

  3. 2017 colors

    Kiwi Green replaced metallic Spring Green.7

  4. 2019–2020 electric

    The five-door electric model brought a redesigned front end while retaining much of the gasoline car's appearance.1012

  5. 2011–2012

    The launch car had three doors; a five-door body joined in 2012.3

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Škoda Citigo
    Citigo
    Photo of a Volkswagen up!
    Volkswagen up!

    Volkswagen up!

    Look for the Citigo's metal rear panel instead of black glass, plus larger rear side windows on three-door cars.31619

  • Photo of a Škoda Citigo
    Citigo
    Photo of a SEAT Mii
    SEAT Mii

    SEAT Mii

    The Citigo wears a Škoda winged-arrow badge; ordinary early cars also have a chrome-edged slatted grille.4516

Against its rivals

  • Citigo vs Volkswagen High up! 1.0 75

    Price as tested lower is better

    Citigo10,815 £
    Volkswagen High up! 1.0 7512,925 £
    13

Prices

Price when newAuction sale
$0$10K$20K$30K 201520202025 2012 · $12,100 · UK S 3dr; approx. $1.59/£2012 · $13,600 · UK SE 3dr; approx. $1.59/£2012 · $15,100 · UK Elegance 3dr; approx. $1.59/£2017 · $11,200 · UK S 3dr; approx. $1.30/£2017 · $14,300 · UK Monte Carlo; approx. $1.30/£2019 · $22,000 · UK e iV SE after grant; ~$1.30/£2019 · $25,100 · UK e iV SE L after grant; ~$1.30/£ 2026 · $4,620 · 2016 1.0 MPi ACTIVE, 52,923 km (hammer), MERCIER AUTO $4.6K MERCIER AUTO, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2012Price when new$12,100UK S 3dr; approx. $1.59/£
2012Price when new$13,600UK SE 3dr; approx. $1.59/£
2012Price when new$15,100UK Elegance 3dr; approx. $1.59/£
2017Price when new$11,200UK S 3dr; approx. $1.30/£
2017Price when new$14,300UK Monte Carlo; approx. $1.30/£
2019Price when new$22,000UK e iV SE after grant; ~$1.30/£
2019Price when new$25,100UK e iV SE L after grant; ~$1.30/£
2026Auction sale$4,6202016 1.0 MPi ACTIVE, 52,923 km (hammer), MERCIER AUTO

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “Oliver Phillips took the 2023 junior title”
    • “Jozef Kaban liked its tiny grille”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 1 generation

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 28 sources
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  2. The ŠKODA CITIGOᵉ iV Is Here. What’s Hidden inside? - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  3. Škoda Citigo – Wikipedia de.wikipedia.org
  4. Der neue Citigo: Ein SKODA für die Stadt - "City Clever" (mit Bild) | Presseportal presseportal.de
  5. SKODA ANNOUNCES CITIGO PRICES IN THE UK carsite.co.za
  6. SKODA Citigo mit Erdgasantrieb bestellbar (BILD) | Presseportal presseportal.de
  7. ŠKODA CITIGO: small, nimble and charming, with a new front section and dark-framed tail lights - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  8. Skoda Citigo review – small on size, big on quality | evo evo.co.uk
  9. ŠKODA CITIGOᵉ iV: zero-emission range of up to 260 km - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  10. Škoda CITIGOe price revealed as part of iV sub-brand discoverev.co.uk
  11. Euro NCAP | Škoda CITIGO euroncap.com
  12. Skoda Citigoᵉ iV (2019-2020) review | DrivingElectric drivingelectric.com
  13. Volkswagen up! vs Skoda Citigo | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  14. 2017 Skoda Citigo facelift goes on sale in the UK with prices from £8,635 | Cars UK carsuk.net
  15. Presenting: Skoda Citigo Black Edition | London Evening Standard | The Standard standard.co.uk
  16. Used Skoda Citigo (Mk1, 2012-2019) review | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  17. New Skoda Citigo Sport launched | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  18. Skoda Citigo Monte Carlo review – cheap, pint-sized fun | evo evo.co.uk
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  20. Interviu cu Jozef Kaban, designerul-şef Skoda: "Vom aduce noutăţi în segmentul SUV" - AutoMarket automarket.ro
  21. Skoda Citigo Rally concept debuts at Worthersee - paultan.org paultan.org
  22. Citijet kick-started our careers! The authors recall the first Škoda student car - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  23. ŠKODA ELEMENT: ŠKODA students build electric buggy - Škoda Storyboard skoda-storyboard.com
  24. Škoda Citigo připravuje hudební event | MediaGuru mediaguru.cz
  25. J1000 Ecosse Challenge j1000ecossechallenge.co.uk
  26. Skoda Citigo Darkside: Diesel-Taschenrakete mit Allrad & 276 PS autozeitung.de
  27. Skoda Citigo MPG, CO2 Emissions, Road Tax & Insurance Groups | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  28. VP SKODA CITIGO 1.0 MPi 60ch ACTIVE - Dmec…, adjugé 4 200 € adjuge.io
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  • evo.co.uk
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  • drivingelectric.com
  • autoexpress.co.uk
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