The Citroen C3 is a compact crossover with a spacious interior, offering ample room for five passengers. Its exterior dimensions are well-suited for urban driving, with a length of 3981 mm, width of 1733 mm, and height of 1604 mm. The car's wheelbase of 2540 mm provides a stable ride, while its front and rear tracks of 1496 mm and 1500 mm, respectively, ensure agile handling.
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Rating
Body Type
Crossover
Seats
5
Doors
5
Length
3981 mm 156.73 in.
Width
1733 mm 68.23 in.
Height
1604 mm 63.15 in.
Wheelbase
2540 mm 100 in.
Front Track
1496 mm 58.9 in.
Rear Track
1500 mm 59.06 in.
Front Overhang
791 mm 31.14 in.
Rear Overhang
650 mm 25.59 in.
Min Turning Circle
9.96 m 32.68 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The Citroen C3 is a fuel-efficient car with a petrol engine, offering a combined fuel consumption of 5.1 liters per 100 kilometers, which translates to 46.12 US mpg or 55.39 UK mpg.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.1 l/100 km 46.12 US mpg 55.39 UK mpg 19.61 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Citroen C3 features a 1.2-liter, 3-cylinder engine producing 82 hp and 115 Nm of torque. It offers a front-wheel drive system and a manual transmission. The engine is naturally aspirated and features multi-port fuel injection.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
82 Hp @ 5750 rpm.
Power Per Litre
68.4 Hp/l
Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm. 84.82 lb.-ft. @ 3750 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
HMR EB2FA
Engine Displacement
1198 cm3 73.11 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
3
Engine Configuration
Inline
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
3.25 l 3.43 US qt | 2.86 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-20 / PSA B71 2010 0W-30 / PSA B71 2312
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Coil spring, Independent type McPherson
Rear Suspension
Coil spring, Elastic beam
Engine Systems
Start & Stop System
Brakes
The C3 car model comes equipped with disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear, ensuring a safe driving experience. The car features an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and electric power steering with a rack and pinion steering type. The tires are sized at 195/65 R15, mounted on 15-inch wheel rims.
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Rating
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Drum
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
195/65 R15
Wheel Rims Size
15
Weight & Capacity
The Citroen C3 is a compact car with a decent power-to-weight ratio of 11.7 kg/Hp and a torque-to-weight ratio of 8.3 kg/Nm. It has a kerb weight of 958-982 kg and a maximum weight of 1382 kg. The car has a trunk space of 315 liters and a fuel tank capacity of 30 liters.
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.7 kg/Hp, 85.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8.3 kg/Nm, 120 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
958-982 kg 2112.03 - 2164.94 lbs.
Max Weight
1382 kg 3046.79 lbs.
Max Load
400-424 kg 881.85 - 934.76 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
315 l 11.12 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
30 l 7.93 US gal | 6.6 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Citroen - C3 (India and Latin America)
The Citroen C3 has a seating capacity of 5 passengers.
The length of the Citroen C3 is 3981 mm (156.73 in.).
The minimum turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 9.96 m (32.68 ft.).
The Renault C3 has a fuel efficiency of up to 4.5 liters per 100 kilometers, making it an economical choice for city driving.
While the Renault C3 is designed for city driving, it can still handle short to medium-length road trips. However, it may not be the most comfortable choice for long road trips due to its compact size and limited cargo space.
The Renault C3 is available with a range of engine options, including a 1.0-liter petrol engine and a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The choice of engine depends on the trim level and personal preference.
Petrol (Gasoline)
5.1 liters per 100 kilometers
46.12 US mpg
The engine displacement is 1198 cm3.
The Citroen C3 has a 5-speed manual transmission.
The Citroen C3 has a multi-port manifold injection fuel injection system.
The C3 has disc brakes in the front and drum brakes in the rear.
Yes, the C3 features electric power steering.
The tire size of the C3 is 195/65 R15, mounted on 15-inch wheel rims.
The Citroen C3 offers a comfortable ride, soaking up bumps and rough roads well.
The Citroen C3 has a spacious interior for its class, offering plenty of headroom and legroom for both front and rear passengers.
The Citroen C3 has average fuel efficiency for its class, with a combined fuel consumption of around 45-55 miles per gallon.
