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Citroen C3 Specifications

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Citroen C3

The Citroen C3 specifications cover two 1.2 litre three cylinder petrol engines. The 1198 cc version makes 82 PS at 5750 rpm and 115 Nm at 3750 rpm, and it drives the front wheels through a 5 speed manual.

The 1199 cc turbo makes 110 PS at 5500 rpm. It gives 190 Nm from 1750 rpm with the 6 speed manual, and 205 Nm from 1750 to 2500 rpm with the 6 speed torque converter automatic.

The C3 is 3981 mm long, 1733 mm wide and 1586 mm tall, or 1604 mm on the trims with roof rails. The wheelbase is 2540 mm, the boot takes 315 litres and the tank holds 45 litres. Citroen does not state a ground clearance.

Every version rides on 195/65 R15 tyres, with disc brakes at the front and drums at the rear. Suspension is a MacPherson strut up front and a twist beam at the back, and the turning radius is 4.98 m.

Kerb weight runs from 958 kg for the Live to 1114 kg for the Shine Turbo AT. Both manuals are certified at 19.3 km/l, and the C3 mileage page also covers the automatic and the CNG kit.

Fuel
Variant

Showing the full spec sheet for the Live. Features this variant does not get are marked NA.

Engine
1.2L Petrol
Displacement
1198 cc
Max Power
82 PS @ 5750 rpm
Max Torque
115 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel Type
Petrol

Citroen C3 power and torque explained

The Citroen C3 gives you two petrol engines, both 1.2 litre in size. The everyday one breathes naturally and pairs with a 5 speed manual. The other adds a turbo and comes with a 6 speed manual or a 6 speed automatic.

The plain 1.2 petrol likes to be revved before it pulls hard. The turbo does its best work low down and feels much stronger the moment you press on.

Power (PS)Torque (Nm)Flexibility band
023456890038751131503k3.5k4k4.5k5k5.5k6k6.5kflexibility band · 2,000 rpm115 Nm@ 3,750 rpm82 PS@ 5,750 rpmPower (PS)Torque (Nm)Engine speed (RPM)

How to read this chart. Torque is the push you feel when you accelerate, and it peaks low on the rev range. Power is how hard the engine keeps pulling as it revs higher, and it peaks further up. The two dots mark those peaks. The shaded strip between them is the flexibility band: a wider band pulls easily across more revs and feels relaxed in traffic, while a narrower band asks you to rev the engine more to get its best. Use the buttons above to compare this car's engines.

Peak figures come from the 1.2L Petrol spec sheet. The line between the two peaks is not a measured dyno curve.

The 1.2 petrol makes its 115 Nm at 3750 rpm and its 82 PS higher up at 5750 rpm. With 2000 rpm between those two peaks, you keep it spinning to get the best from it. It suits calm city driving and light loads, and it is the one to pick if you want the lowest price. You can see which trims run this engine before you choose.

The turbo is the strong one of the range. It makes 190 Nm from just 1750 rpm with the manual and 205 Nm with the automatic, so it pulls hard almost as soon as you move. Power tops out at 5500 rpm, giving a wide 3750 rpm band that keeps working from low revs to high. Pick this one for the highway, quick overtakes and a full car of people. Check the C3 cost on the road to see the jump over the plain petrol.