Citroen C3 I photos

2002 — 2009 · hatchback
12
photos
14
specifications
59–107
hp
9.5 s
best 0–100

About this generation

The first generation C3 with a characteristic 'bubbled' silhouette.

The model succeeded the Saxo and attracted buyers with its unusual body design, reminiscent of the iconic 2CV.

Specifications

14
Petrol
1.1i
59hp(44 kW)
1.1 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 15.9 s
Torque
94 Nm (69 lb-ft)
Top speed
153 km/h (95 mph)
Displacement
1124 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
TU1JP
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
978 kg (2156 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
140 g/km (NEDC)
1.4i
72hp(54 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 12.4 s
Torque
118 Nm (87 lb-ft)
Top speed
167 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement
1360 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
TU3JP
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1005 kg (2216 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.1 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
145 g/km (NEDC)
1.4i
72hp(54 kW)
1.4 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 15.7 s
2002–2005
Torque
118 Nm (87 lb-ft)
Top speed
162 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement
1360 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
TU3JP
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1040 kg (2293 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
155 g/km (NEDC)
1.4 16V
87hp(65 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.9 s
2003–2009
Torque
133 Nm (98 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement
1360 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
ET3J4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1030 kg (2271 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.0 l/100 km (39 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
143 g/km (NEDC)
1.4 16V SensoDrive
87hp(65 kW)
1.4 l automated manual FWD 0–100 13.0 s
2003–2009
Torque
133 Nm (98 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement
1360 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
ET3J4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1037 kg (2286 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
135 g/km (NEDC)
1.4i Stop & Start
87hp(65 kW)
1.4 l automated manual FWD 0–100 13.0 s
2004–2009
Torque
133 Nm (98 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement
1360 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
ET3J4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1045 kg (2304 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
135 g/km (NEDC)
1.6 16V
107hp(80 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.9 s
2002–2005
Torque
147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed
192 km/h (119 mph)
Displacement
1587 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
TU5JP4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.5 l/100 km (36 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
155 g/km (NEDC)
1.6 16V SensoDrive
107hp(80 kW)
1.6 l automated manual FWD 0–100 10.7 s
Torque
147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement
1587 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
TU5JP4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1058 kg (2332 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.2 l/100 km (38 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
148 g/km (NEDC)
1.6 16V
107hp(80 kW)
1.6 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.5 s
2005–2009
Torque
147 Nm (108 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement
1587 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
TU5JP4
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1083 kg (2388 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
172 g/km (NEDC)
Diesel
1.4 HDi
67hp(50 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.4 s
Torque
160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed
165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement
1398 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
DV4TD
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1022 kg (2253 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
110 g/km (NEDC)
1.4 HDi SensoDrive
67hp(50 kW)
1.4 l automated manual FWD 0–100 15.4 s
2002–2006
Torque
160 Nm (118 lb-ft)
Top speed
165 km/h (103 mph)
Displacement
1398 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
DV4TD
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1030 kg (2271 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
113 g/km (NEDC)
1.4 16V HDi
89hp(66 kW)
1.4 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.7 s
2002–2005
Torque
200 Nm (148 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement
1398 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
DV4TED4
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1060 kg (2337 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.3 l/100 km (55 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
112 g/km (NEDC)
1.6 16V HDi
89hp(66 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.8 s
2005–2009
Torque
215 Nm (159 lb-ft)
Top speed
180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement
1560 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
DV6ATED4
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1088 kg (2399 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.4 l/100 km (53 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
115 g/km (NEDC)
1.6 16V HDi
107hp(80 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.5 s
2005–2009
Torque
240 Nm (177 lb-ft)
Top speed
190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement
1560 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
DV6TED4
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1092 kg (2407 lb)
Fuel tank
47 l (12.4 gal US)
Fuel consumption
4.5 l/100 km (52 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
118 g/km (NEDC)

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