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    2011 Citroen C3

    New from

    $19,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.3 - 6.9 L / 100km

    About the Citroen C3

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    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 1.6L multi-point injection (88kW/160Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (66kW/215Nm) and 1.4L multi-point injection (54kW/118Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2010 C3 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    *excl. on-roads

    2011 Citroen C3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Citroen C3

    VT

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: Pf1
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • 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): 52.43
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1000
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 300
      • Front Headroom (mm): 918
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1401
      • Front Track (mm): 1465
      • 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): 10200
      • Overall Height (mm): 1524
      • Overall Length (mm): 3941
      • Overall Width (mm): 1728
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 860
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402
      • Rear Track (mm): 1467
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2451
    • 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
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 77.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 140
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1360
      • Engine Code: Tu3a
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 75.0
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 820
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 14.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 163
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 101
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 73
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 54
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 118
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20100101
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.4 Hdi
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • 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 Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • 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 Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 10000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • 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 Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Constant
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • 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): 1105
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1529
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1003
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Vtr+

    Adds to VT:
    • Audio
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.11
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Type: Bluetooth
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 75.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 110
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1560
      • Engine Code: Dv6ated4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.3
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 48
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1116
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 23.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 3.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 27.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.0
      • 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
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Ventilation
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1150
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 570
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1080
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1050
    Removes from VT:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 52.43
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.0
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 77.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 140
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1360
      • Engine Code: Tu3a
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 75.0
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 820
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 14.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 163
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 101
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 73
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 54
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 118
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3300
    • Seats
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1105
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1529
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1003

    Exclusive

    Adds to Vtr+:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 77.53
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 4.5
      • Bore Engine: 77.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 158
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • Engine (cc): 1598
      • Engine Code: Ep6c
      • Stroke Engine: 85.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 725
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.4
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.9
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 118
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 88
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1135
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1108
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Vtr+:
    • Audio
      • Mp3 Devices Connection
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 61.11
    • Dimensions
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 5.0
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 75.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 110
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
      • Engine (cc): 1560
      • Engine Code: Dv6ated4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.3
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 48
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1116
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 23.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 3.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 27.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.0
      • 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
    • Transmission
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1080
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1050
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
    See all 2011 Citroen C3 Specs

    2011 Citroen C3 Towing Capacity

    See all Citroen C3 Towing Capacity

    2011 Citroen C3 Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Citroen C3

    The most fuel efficient Citroen C3 is the Exclusive 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 Vtr+ 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 C3Fuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    See all Citroen C3 Fuel Economy

    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.

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