Derek Fung
Euro Citroen e-C3 ready to tackle to cheap Chinese electric cars
Cheap and cheerful, but not basic to the point of torture. That seems to be the design brief for the new Euro Citroen e-C3.
2 Years Ago
About the Citroen C3
The new Citroen C3 is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the VT variant and topping out at $26,490 for the Exclusive.
There are 3 variants of the C3 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2010.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (54kW/118Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (66kW/215Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2010 C3 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Citroen C3 News
2011 Citroen C3 Price
VT
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
Vtr+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $23,990 |
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,490 |
Exclusive
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,990 |
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $26,490 |
*excl. on-roads
All Citroen C3 Pricing
2011 Citroen C3 Gallery
CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Citroen C3
2011 Citroen C3 Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Citroen C3
The most fuel efficient Citroen C3 is the Vtr+ with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.3L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Citroen C3 that uses the most amount of fuel is the Exclusive with a 4-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Citroen C3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
2011 Citroen C3 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Citroen C3?
The Citroen C3 offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Citroen C3 FAQs
The cheapest Citroen C3 is the VT that starts from $19,990.
The most expensive Citroen C3 is the Exclusive that starts from $26,490.
The best towing capacity of a Citroen C3 is 1150 kg offered by the following variants: Vtr+ and Exclusive.
The largest Citroen C3 is the Vtr+ which measures 1728mm wide, 3941mm in length and sits 1524mm tall.
The most powerful Citroen C3 is the Vtr+ which has 88kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Citroen C3 is built in France and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Citroen C3 is the VT which weighs 1529 kg (kerb weight).
The Citroen C3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.