Base
1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD
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Citroen C3 Base (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Citroen C3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Citroen C3 is regarded as a Light Luxury built in France with prices starting at $23,990 before on-road costs.
This Citroen C3 is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 66 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 215 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Citroen claims the C3 Base uses 4.4L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 120g of CO2. It has a 47L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1068km per full tank
The Citroen C3 measures 1520mm (59.8 inches) in height, 3850mm (151.6 inches) in length, 1667mm (65.6 inches) in width with a 2460mm (96.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1104kg (2433.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The C3 Base comes standard with 185/60 R15 front tyres and 185/60 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
59.78 - 70.67 kW/t
51.17 kW/t
86.96 kW/t
Boot Space
305 litres
270 litres
305 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.4 - 7 L/100km
4.4 L/100km
7.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
671 - 1,068 km
671 km
1,068 km
Price
$23,990
$16,990
$26,990
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Years on Sale
4 years
1 year
3 years
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Dimensions
3,850 mm
1,667 mm
1,520 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,850 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,667 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,520 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 475 mm |
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Explore Citroen C3 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 120
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Engine Bore: 75
Engine Cc: 1560
Engine Compression Ratio: 18
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Liters: 1.6
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 88
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 12.4
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 47
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 4.4
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 53
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 4.4
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 10.8
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 180
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 112
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 90
Power Maximum Power Kw: 66
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 215
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Transmission Description: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Electric
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Width: 185
Wheels Tire Rear Extra Load: ?
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 60
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 185
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: PF1
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 40.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1155
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 10.8
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 305
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10700
External Dimensions Front Track In: 56.5
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1435
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.1
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 59.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1520
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 151.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 3850
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 65.6
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1667
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.7
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1439
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 96.9
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2460
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 36.1
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 918
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 33.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 860
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 55.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1401
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 55.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1402
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1160
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 2557
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 580
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1279
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1579
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3481
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1104
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2434
Antenna
Antenna Type: Roof
Audio System
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Below Seat Storage
Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 10000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 6214
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