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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 5th June 2008. 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
5 years
2 years
4 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
Number of Compressors: 1
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
CO2 Level (Combined): 120
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 75.0
Engine (cc): 1560
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Dv6 Hdi
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 88.3
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.4
Main Capacity (L): 47
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.3
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1068
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 664
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 22.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 4.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 64
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 53
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 27.0
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 3.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 76
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 64
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 17.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 5.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 41
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 4.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 180
Maximum Speed (mph): 112
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
Maximum Power (kW): 66
Maximum Torque (Nm): 215
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
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 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
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: PF1
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 40.8
Rear Seat Down (L): 1155
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 305
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10700
Front Track (in): 56.7
Front Track (mm): 1439
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
Overall Height (in): 59.8
Overall Height (mm): 1520
Overall Length (in): 151.6
Overall Length (mm): 3850
Overall Width (in): 65.6
Overall Width (mm): 1667
Rear Track (in): 56.7
Rear Track (mm): 1439
Wheelbase (in): 96.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2460
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 36.1
Front Headroom (mm): 918
Rear Headroom (in): 33.9
Rear Headroom (mm): 860
Front Hip Room (in): 55.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1401
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.2
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Paint
External Colour: Green
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1160
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2557
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1279
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1579
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3481
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1104
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2434
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 10000
Distance (miles): 6214
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