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    2023 Citroen C3 - Shine

    2023 Citroen C3 - Shine

    1.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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    2026 Audi S3 - Base

    2.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4

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    Overview

    Variant
    Shine
    Variant
    Not available
    Body type
    Hatchback
    Body type
    Hatchback
    Engine size
    1.2 L
    Engine size
    2 L
    Drive type
    Front
    Drive type
    4x4
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    5.2 L/100km
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    7.9 L/100km
    Power and torque
    81kW / 205Nm
    Power and torque
    245kW / 420Nm
    865km
    696km
    Warranty
    5 years
    Warranty
    5 years
    Doors
    5
    Doors
    5
    Seats
    5
    Seats
    5
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type
    Premium Unleaded
    Safety rating
    4 Stars
    Safety rating
    5 Stars
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    Specifications

    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of: 1
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of: 1
    Electrical system
    Voltage: 12 V
    Electrical system
    Voltage: 12 V
    Emission control level
    CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 96 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km combined: 118 g/km
    CO2 level - g/km urban: 155 g/km
    Standard met: EU6
    Emission control level
    CO2 level - g/km combined: 180 g/km
    Standard met: EU6
    Engine
    Configuration: In-Line
    Cc: 1,199 cc
    Liters: 1.2 L
    Number of cylinders: 3
    Engine
    Cc: 1,984 cc
    Liters: 2 L
    Number of cylinders: 4
    Fuel
    Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type octane no.: 95
    Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
    Minimum fuel octane number: 95
    Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel type octane no.: 98
    Minimum fuel octane number: 98
    System
    Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection & Multi-Point
    System
    —
    Tanks
    Type main: yes
    Capacity: 45 L
    Tanks
    Type main: yes
    Capacity: 55 L
    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Computer
    Average fuel consumption: yes
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Orientation: Fixed
    Screen size: 7 in
    Touch screen: yes
    Display screen
    Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
    Screen size: 10.1 in
    Touch screen: yes
    Video entertainment: yes
    Location instrument cluster 1: yes
    Roller control: yes
    Screen size: 12.3 in
    Instrument cluster
    —
    Instrument cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Fuel consumption
    Standard ADR 81/02: yes
    Combined: 5.2 L/100km
    Country/highway: 4.2 L/100km
    Calculated vehicle range: 865 km
    Combined: 19.2 km/L
    Country/highway: 23.8 km/L
    Urban: 14.7 km/L
    Urban: 6.8 L/100km
    Fuel consumption
    Standard ADR 81/02: yes
    Combined: 7.9 L/100km
    Calculated vehicle range: 696 km
    Combined: 12.7 km/L
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 188 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.9 s
    Performance
    Maximum speed: 250 km/h
    Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 4.7 s
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 110 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 81 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 205 Nm
    Measurement standard: EEC
    Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,500 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
    Power
    Maximum power hp/PS: 333 hp/PS
    Maximum power kW: 245 kW
    Maximum torque Nm: 420 Nm
    Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,600 rpm
    Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,100 rpm
    Drive
    Driven wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven wheels: 4x4
    Transmission
    Manual mode: yes
    Shift lever location: Floor
    Transmission code: EAT6
    Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
    Number of speeds: 6
    Transmission type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Gearchange paddles: yes
    Manual mode: yes
    Manual sequential: yes
    Manufacturer's name: S tronic
    Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
    Number of speeds: 7
    Transmission type: Automatic
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Number of ventilated discs: 2
    Disc brakes
    Number of: 4
    Number of ventilated discs: 4
    Painted callipers: yes
    Power steering
    Vehicle speed proportional: yes
    Power steering
    Variable rack: yes
    Vehicle speed proportional: yes
    Wheel
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Telescopic adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Wheel
    Height adjustment: yes
    Multi-function: yes
    Telescopic adjustment: yes
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Spring type: Coil
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Wheel dependence: Independent
    Type: Strut
    Location rear: yes
    Spring type: Coil
    Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent
    Type: Torsion Beam
    Suspension
    Location front: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Strut
    Location rear: yes
    Stabilizer bar: yes
    Type: Multi-Link
    Responsive suspension
    —
    Responsive suspension
    Driver selectable: yes
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Type: Conventional/Summer
    Tire load index: 91
    Tire profile: 55
    Tire speed rating: V
    Tire width: 205 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Conventional/Summer
    Tire load index: 91
    Tire profile: 55
    Tire speed rating: V
    Tire width: 205 mm
    Tires
    Location front: yes
    Tire profile: 35
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 235 mm
    Location rear: yes
    Tire profile: 35
    Tire speed rating: Y
    Tire width: 235 mm
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Rim type: Alloy
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 16 in
    Rim width: 6.5 in
    Location rear: yes
    Rim type: Alloy
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 16 in
    Rim width: 6.5 in
    Wheels
    Location front: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 19 in
    Rim width: 8 in
    Location rear: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Rim diameter: 19 in
    Rim width: 8 in
    Body style
    Body type: Hatchback
    Local number of doors: 5
    Number of doors: 5
    Platform code: PF1
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: Hatchback
    Body style
    Body type: Hatchback
    Local number of doors: 5
    Number of doors: 5
    Platform code: MQB-evo
    Wheelbase type: Short
    Local body type: Hatchback
    Spoiler
    —
    Spoiler
    Location roof: yes
    Cargo capacity
    Measurement standard: VDA
    Rear seat down: 922 L
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 300 L
    Cargo capacity
    Rear seat down: 1,145 L
    Rear seat up; to lower window: 325 L
    External dimensions
    Curb to curb turning circle: 10,900 mm
    Front track: 1,489 mm
    Overall height: 1,474 mm
    Overall length: 3,996 mm
    Overall width folded mirror: 1,829 mm
    Overall width inc mirror: 2,007 mm
    Overall width: 1,749 mm
    Rear track: 1,486 mm
    Wheelbase: 2,540 mm
    External dimensions
    Front track: 1,545 mm
    Overall height: 1,438 mm
    Overall length: 4,351 mm
    Overall width inc mirror: 1,984 mm
    Overall width: 1,816 mm
    Rear track: 1,519 mm
    Wall to wall turning circle: 11,100 mm
    Wheelbase: 2,636 mm
    Internal dimensions
    Hip room front: 1,408 mm
    Hip room rear: 1,386 mm
    Shoulder room front: 1,379 mm
    Shoulder room rear: 1,346 mm
    Internal dimensions
    Headroom front: 1,028 mm
    Headroom rear: 955 mm
    Hip room front: 1,459 mm
    Shoulder room front: 1,392 mm
    Shoulder room rear: 1,346 mm
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Location passenger: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Location rear driver: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Location rear passenger: yes
    Type: Front Hinged
    Doors
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Location rear driver: yes
    Location rear passenger: yes
    Rear door
    Type: Lifting Gate
    Rear door
    —
    Headlights
    Bulb type (high beam): LED
    Bulb type (low beam): LED
    Lens type: Complex Surface
    Headlights
    —
    LED lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam
    LED lights
    Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
    Headlight control
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Headlight control
    Active high beam: yes
    Dusk sensor: yes
    Fog light function: yes
    Matrix: yes
    Paint
    Type gloss: yes
    Two-tone: yes
    Paint
    Type pearl: yes
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Color: Contrasting Colour
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Location passenger: yes
    Color: Contrasting Colour
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door mirrors/cameras
    Location driver: yes
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Heated: yes
    Indicator lights: yes
    Power windows
    Location front: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Power windows
    —
    Rear window
    Type: Fixed
    Wipers: Intermittent
    Rear window
    —
    Windshield wipers
    Intermittent wipe: Automatic
    Rain sensor: yes
    Windshield wipers
    Rain sensor: yes
    Rear view mirror/camera
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Rear view mirror/camera
    Auto-dimming: yes
    Weights
    Gross trailer weight braked: 450 kg
    Gross trailer weight unbraked: 450 kg
    Gross vehicle weight: 1,640 kg
    Published kerb weight: 1,090 kg
    Tare weight: 1,063.75 kg
    Weights
    Gross vehicle weight: 2,020 kg
    Published kerb weight: 1,610 kg
    Tare weight: 1,576.25 kg
    Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Radio: AM, FM
    Touch screen: yes
    System
    Digital radio: yes
    Radio: AM, FM
    System power: 680 w
    Touch screen: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 1
    USB connection front: yes
    Connection to ext.entertainment devices
    Total number of USB connections front: 2
    USB connection front: yes
    Remote audio controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Remote audio controls
    —
    Speakers
    Number of: 6
    Speakers
    3D enhancement: yes
    Number of: 15
    Subwoofer: yes
    Cover/rear parcel shelf
    Type: Rigid
    Cargo area
    —
    12v power outlet
    Location front: yes
    12v power outlet
    —
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Apple CarPlay: yes
    MirrorLink: yes
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
    Android wireless connection: yes
    Apple CarPlay: yes
    Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
    Apple wireless connection: yes
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Vanity mirror
    Location driver: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Illuminated: yes
    Internal Memory /HD
    Storage capacity: 8 GB
    Internal Memory /HD
    Storage capacity: 10 GB
    Navigational systems
    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information type: 3D, Voice
    Map updates months of subscription: Unlimited
    Screen size: 7 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Navigational systems
    Map updates months of subscription: 36
    Screen size: 10.1 in
    Traffic info: yes
    Parking distance system
    Location front: yes
    Type: Sensor
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Parking distance system
    Location front: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Type: Camera, Sensor
    Location side: yes
    Smart card / smart key
    Includes keyless entry: yes
    Includes keyless start: yes
    Smart card / smart key
    Includes keyless entry: yes
    Includes keyless start: yes
    USB charging port
    Location front: yes
    Number: 1
    USB charging port
    Location front: yes
    Number: 2
    Location rear: yes
    Number: 2
    Cruise control
    —
    Cruise control
    Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
    Driver modes
    —
    Driver modes
    Includes engine mapping: yes
    Includes steering: yes
    Includes suspension: yes
    Includes transmission: yes
    Ambient lighting
    —
    Ambient lighting
    Colour selection: yes
    Voice activating system
    —
    Voice activating system
    AI powered: yes
    Parking assistance
    —
    Parking assistance
    Location front: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Location rear: yes
    Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
    Remote services
    —
    Remote services
    Beep/flash: yes
    Driving history & analysis: yes
    Find my car: yes
    Number of months subscription included: 36
    Remote lock/unlock: yes
    Vehicle diagnostics: yes
    Telematics
    —
    Telematics
    Advanced auto collision notification: yes
    Breakdown assistance: yes
    Concierge number of months inc: 0
    Tracker system: yes
    Luxury trim
    On gear selector: Leather
    On instrument panel: Colour High Gloss
    Luxury trim
    —
    Door sill protector
    —
    Door sill protector
    Illuminated: yes
    Airbags
    Number of: 6
    Airbags
    Number of: 6
    Front airbag
    Location driver: yes
    Location passenger: yes
    Front airbag
    —
    Front seat belts
    Seat position driver: yes
    Pre-tensioners: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Pre-tensioners: yes
    Front seat belts
    Seat position driver: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Height adjustable: yes
    Head restraints
    Location front seats: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Number: 3
    Head restraints
    Location front seats: yes
    Integrated: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Number: 3
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Type: 3-Point
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Rear seat belts
    Seat position center: yes
    Seat position driver: yes
    Seat position passenger: yes
    Side airbag
    Location front: yes
    Side airbag
    Location front: yes
    Side curtain airbag
    Location: Front and Rear
    Side curtain airbag
    —
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Brakes at low speed: Front
    Driver monitor: yes
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Anti collision system
    Activates brake lights: yes
    Automatic emergency braking: yes
    Driver monitor: yes
    Driving pattern monitor: yes
    Emergency driver intervention system: yes
    Includes junction turning: yes
    Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
    Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
    Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
    Programmable distance: yes
    Visual/acoustic warning: yes
    Overtaking sensor
    Active without turn signal: yes
    Overtaking sensor
    Active without turn signal: yes
    Crash test results
    Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP
    ANCAP adult occupant score: 88
    ANCAP child occupant score: 83
    ANCAP overall: 4
    ANCAP pedestrian score: 59
    ANCAP safety assist score: 58
    Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 88
    Euro NCAP child occupant score: 83
    Euro NCAP overall: 4
    Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 59
    Euro NCAP safety assist score: 58
    ANCAP date tested: 1 May 2018
    ANCAP rating year: 2017
    ANCAP version tested: Puretech Feel LHD
    Euro NCAP date tested: 1 Mar 2017
    Euro NCAP version tested: Citroen C3 1.2 PureTech 82 FEEL petrol 5dr HA LHD
    Crash test results
    Standard: ANCAP
    ANCAP adult occupant score: 86
    ANCAP child occupant score: 80
    ANCAP overall: 5
    ANCAP pedestrian score: 76
    ANCAP safety assist score: 75
    ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
    ANCAP rating year: 2025
    ANCAP version tested: 30 TFSI LHD
    Autonomous drive
    —
    Autonomous drive
    Active lane control: yes
    Traffic jam assist: yes
    Lane departure warning
    —
    Lane departure warning
    Activates steering: yes
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Height type: Manual
    Reach type: Manual
    Reclining type: Manual
    Type: Bucket
    Location passenger: yes
    Reach type: Manual
    Reclining type: Manual
    Type: Bucket
    Front seat
    Location driver: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 6
    Location passenger: yes
    Electrically adjustable: yes
    Heated: yes
    Number of electrical adjustments: 6
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Folding: Asymmetrical
    Seating capacity: 3
    Type: Bench
    Rear seats
    Facing direction front: yes
    Seating capacity: 3
    Seat upholstery
    Additional seat material: Cloth
    Main seat material: Cloth
    Seat upholstery
    —
    Seating
    Seating capacity: 5
    Seating configuration: 2+3
    Seating
    —
    Cup holders
    Location front seats: yes
    Location rear seats: yes
    Storage
    —
    Air conditioning
    Air conditioning type: Auto
    Climate control number of zones: 1
    Air conditioning
    Climate control number of zones: 3
    Rear control for climate control: yes
    System
    Engine heater: yes
    Touch screen controls: yes
    System
    Engine heater: yes
    Power locks
    Operation: Card Key
    Locks
    —
    Intermediate service
    Distance: 15,000 km
    Period (mths): 12 months
    Intermediate service
    Distance: 15,000 km
    Period (mths): 12 months
    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 144 months
    Anti-corrosion
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 144 months
    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Powertrain - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Roadside assistance
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - OEM
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months
    Whole vehicle - Total
    Distance: Unlimited
    Duration (months): 60 months

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