Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
The third generation of the Citroen C3 was shown in June 2016. While it wasn't a class-leader for the small-size segment, it was stylish and had some tempting equipment.
The French brand had made a name of itself for building small cars in big numbers. The Citroen styling has been always different from the rest of the car industry. Sometimes it was ahead of its competitors and sometimes it lacked inspiration. For the 2016 C3 though, it featured some interesting ideas for a daily driver into a crowded city.
The front fascia was the most intriguing, with its "eyebrows" of LED, daytime running lights, over the headlights. The headlights were sculptured deep inside the front bumper to protect them for small bumps in the parking lot and the fog-lights had colored rims around. From the side, the black plastic, protections against shopping carts, and door scratches may have been looked odd, but they did their job. After all, it was cheaper to fix the plastic than to replace the door. The rear, highly mounted, taillights were LED and well protected against small accidents.
Inside, the C3 had an airy appearance, with a low and flat dashboard. The infotainment unit featured a 7" touch-screen display, compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The car offered enough room for up to five passengers and a small trunk. While it won't' offer too much comfort for long journeys, it was enough for city trips. An interesting feature of the vehicle was a screen-mounted dashcam that could record the traffic ahead and share it on social media.
Under the hood, there were few engines and gearboxes available, including an automatic for selected engines.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 5750 RPM 110 HP @ 5750 RPM 108 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 205 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 278 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 111 gallons (420.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.8 in (1,473/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2315 lbs (1050 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3527 lbs (1600 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 103 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT (68 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 50 KW @ 6000 RPM 68 HP @ 6000 RPM 67 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 70 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 95 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.8 in (1,473/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 60.3 KW @ 5750 RPM 82 HP @ 5750 RPM 81 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 118 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.8 in (1,473/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L PureTech eco 5MT (82 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L3 |
Displacement: | 1199 cm3 |
Power: | 60.3 KW @ 5750 RPM 82 HP @ 5750 RPM 81 BHP @ 5750 RPM |
Torque: | 87 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM 118 Nm @ 2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 110 mph (177 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.8 in (1,473/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 51.1 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 105 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDI 5MT (100 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 73.5 KW @ 3750 RPM 100 HP @ 3750 RPM 99 BHP @ 3750 RPM |
Torque: | 187 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 254 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.8 in (1,473/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3682 lbs (1670 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 73.5 mpg US (3.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 63.6 mpg US (3.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 95 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDI 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 3500 RPM 75 HP @ 3500 RPM 74 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 172 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 233 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105 mph (169 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.8 in (1,473/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3616 lbs (1640 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 54.7 mpg US (4.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 73.5 mpg US (3.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 93 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L BlueHDI eco 5MT (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 3500 RPM 75 HP @ 3500 RPM 74 BHP @ 3500 RPM |
Torque: | 172 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 233 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 72 in (1829 mm) |
Height: | 58 in (1473 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.8 in (1,473/1,468 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.6 cuFT (300 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2403 lbs (1090 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 65.3 mpg US (3.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 81.1 mpg US (2.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 73.5 mpg US (3.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 83 g/km |