Australia's BIGGEST New Car Website
Australia's BIGGEST New Car Website

Guest User

My dashboard
Sell
    1. Home
    2. Research
    3. Citroen
    4. C3
    5. 2008

    View 1 image

    2008 Citroen C3

    New from

    $23,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.4 - 7 L / 100km

    About the Citroen C3

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Citroen C3 is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $23,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $23,990 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the C3 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (66kW/215Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (80kW/147Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2008 C3 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Citroen C3 models from other years

    2023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002

    Comparative Rating

    Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

    Power to Weight
    59.78 - 70.67 kW/t
    59.78 kW/t
    70.67 kW/t
    Boot Space
    305 litres
    305 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.4 - 7 L/100km
    4.4 L/100km
    7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    671 - 1,068 km
    671 km
    1,068 km
    Price
    $23,990
    $23,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    6 years
    6 years

    2008 Citroen C3 Price

    Base

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD$23,990

    Exclusive

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD$23,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Citroen C3 Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2023$32,267$32,267
    2022$32,267$32,267
    2021$28,990$28,990
    2020$26,990$28,990
    2019$26,990$26,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Citroen C3 Pricing

    2008 Citroen C3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Citroen C3

    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Pf1
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.78
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1155
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 305
      • Front Headroom (mm): 918
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1401
      • Front Track (mm): 1435
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 36.1
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 33.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 55.2
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1520
      • Overall Length (mm): 3850
      • Overall Width (mm): 1667
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 860
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
      • Rear Track (mm): 1439
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2460
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 75
      • Co2 Level (combined): 120
      • Compression Ratio: 18
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1560
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 47
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • 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
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • 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 Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1160
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1579
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1104
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Exclusive

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.67
    • Convenience
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1439
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 78.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 165
      • Compression Ratio: 11.0
      • Engine (cc): 1587
      • Engine Code: Tu5jp4
      • Stroke Engine: 82.0
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Paint
      • External Color: Green
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 671
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 192
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 119
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 109
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 80
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 147
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
      • Transmission Manual Mode
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1180
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 600
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1597
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1132
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 84
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.78
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1435
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 75
      • Co2 Level (combined): 120
      • Compression Ratio: 18
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (cc): 1560
      • Stroke Engine: 88
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.4
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.8
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 112
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 90
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 66
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 215
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant: 4
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Type: Electric
    • Storage
      • Below Seat Storage Driver Location: Driver
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    • Warranty
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1160
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1579
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1104
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
      • Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    See all 2008 Citroen C3 Specs

    2008 Citroen C3 Dimensions

    1520mm
    1667mm
    3850mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Citroen C3 Dimensions

    2008 Citroen C3 Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    2023450Kg450Kg
    2022450Kg450Kg
    2021450Kg450Kg
    2020450Kg450Kg
    2019450Kg450Kg
    See all Citroen C3 Towing Capacity

    2008 Citroen C3 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Citroen C3

    The most fuel efficient Citroen C3 is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.4L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Citroen C3Fuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWDDiesel4.4 L/100km
    See all Citroen C3 Fuel Economy

    2008 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 Base that starts from $23,990.

    The most expensive Citroen C3 is the Exclusive that starts from $23,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Citroen C3 is offered by the Exclusive which can tow 1180 kg

    The largest Citroen C3 is the Exclusive which measures 1667mm wide, 3850mm in length and sits 1520mm tall.

    The most powerful Citroen C3 is the Exclusive which has 80kW 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 Exclusive which weighs 1597 kg (kerb weight).

    The Citroen C3 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

    Â