Citroën C3

2009 – 2013 France

The Citroën C3 is a car built from 2009 to 2013. In total, 11 variants with petrol and diesel engines cover 60 to 120 hp. Fuel use starts at only 3.4 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 1,010 kg. Compared with the previous generation (2005 – 2009), peak power rose from 110 to 120 hp, and minimum weight went up by 25 kg.

Body styleNot specified

Production2009 – 2013

Variants11

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Key specifications (range)

Power60 – 120 hp

0–100 km/h8.9 – 16.5 s

Top speed154 – 190 km/h

Fuel economy3.4 – 6.6 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.1L 5MT FWD (60 HP) 1.1 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	60 hp	16.5 s	154	5-speed manual
1.0L VTi 5MT FWD (68 HP) 1.0 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	68 hp	14.2 s	163	5-speed manual
1.4L HDi 5AT FWD (70 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	69 hp	16.2 s	166	5-speed automatic
1.4L HDi 5MT FWD (70 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	69 hp	13.7 s	163	5-speed manual
1.4L 5MT FWD (73 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	73 hp	14.2 s	163	5-speed manual
1.2L VTi 5MT FWD (82 HP) 1.2 L · 3 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	82 hp	12.3 s	172	5-speed manual
1.6L HDi 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	90 hp	11.3 s	180	5-speed manual
1.4L VTi 5MT FWD (95 HP) 1.4 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	95 hp	10.6 s	183	5-speed manual
1.6L HDi 6MT FWD (110 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	9.9 s	190	6-speed manual
1.6L VTi 4AT FWD (120 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	10.9 s	190	4-speed automatic
1.6L VTi 5MT FWD (120 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	120 hp	8.9 s	190	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1124 cm3 (69 ci)
Power: 44 KW @ 5500 RPM60 HP @ 5500 RPM59 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 70 lb-ft @ 3250 RPM95 Nm @ 3250 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 96 mph (154 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2227 lbs (1010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3366 lbs (1527 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Highway: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 137 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 999 cm3 (61 ci)
Power: 50 KW @ 6000 RPM68 HP @ 6000 RPM67 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 70 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM95 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2310 lbs (1048 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3307 lbs (1500 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 46.1 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 99 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1398 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 51 KW @ 4000 RPM69 HP @ 4000 RPM68 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM160 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 103 mph (166 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 16.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 33.5 ft (10.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2326 lbs (1055 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3549 lbs (1610 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 73.5 mpg US (3.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 69.2 mpg US (3.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 87 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1398 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 51 KW @ 4000 RPM69 HP @ 4000 RPM68 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM160 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 13.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 33.5 ft (10.2 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2348 lbs (1065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3448 lbs (1564 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 113 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1361 cm3 (83 ci)
Power: 54 KW @ 5200 RPM73 HP @ 5200 RPM72 BHP @ 5200 RPM
Torque: 87 lb-ft @ 3300 RPM118 Nm @ 3300 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 101 mph (163 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 32.8 ft (10.0 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2271 lbs (1030 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3371 lbs (1529 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Highway: 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 140 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L3
Displacement: 1199 cm3 (73 ci)
Power: 60 KW @ 5750 RPM82 HP @ 5750 RPM80 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque: 86 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM117 Nm @ 2750 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3474 lbs (1576 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 60.3 mpg US (3.9 L/100Km)
Combined: 52.3 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 102 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1560 cm3 (95 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 4000 RPM90 HP @ 4000 RPM89 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 158 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM214 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 112 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 32.8 ft (10.0 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2381 lbs (1080 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3543 lbs (1607 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway: 63.5 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km)
Combined: 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 110 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1397 cm3 (85 ci)
Power: 70 KW @ 6000 RPM95 HP @ 6000 RPM94 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM136 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 114 mph (183 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65 R15

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2370 lbs (1075 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3474 lbs (1576 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 40.5 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 136 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1560 cm3 (95 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4000 RPM110 HP @ 4000 RPM109 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 199 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM270 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 6-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.32
Turning circle: 34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2403 lbs (1090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3598 lbs (1632 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 42.7 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
Highway: 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 53.4 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 115 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 88 KW @ 6000 RPM120 HP @ 6000 RPM118 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM160 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2566 lbs (1164 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3554 lbs (1612 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined: 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 150 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1598 cm3 (98 ci)
Power: 88 KW @ 6000 RPM120 HP @ 6000 RPM118 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 118 lb-ft @ 4200 RPM160 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 118 mph (190 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/55 R16

Dimensions

Length: 155.1 in (3940 mm)
Width: 68 in (1727 mm)
Height: 60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track: 57.8/57.9 in (1,468/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase: 97.1 in (2466 mm)
Ground Clearance: 5.4 in (137 mm)
Cargo Volume: 10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.31
Turning circle: 34.1 ft (10.4 m)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2370 lbs (1075 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3481 lbs (1579 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Highway: 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined: 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 136 g/km

Length3,940 mm

Width1,727 mm

Height1,524 mm

Wheelbase2,466 mm

Curb weight1,010 – 1,164 kg

Torque95 – 270 Nm

Ranges across all 11 variants of this generation.