About the Citroen C3
Last updated Sep 29, 2025The 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.
2009 Citroen C3 Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $23,990 |
Exclusive
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,990 |
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2008 Citroen C3 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2009 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 C3 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 4.4 L/100km |
2009 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.