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    2012 Citroen C3

    New from

    $21,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.6 - 7 L / 100km

    About the Citroen C3

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Citroen C3 is a Light Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $21,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Seduction variant and topping out at $24,990 for the Seduction.

    There is 1 variant 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) and 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (68kW/230Nm). Available with 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 C3 is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    62.96 - 77.53 kW/t
    52.38 kW/t
    137.93 kW/t
    Boot Space
    300 litres
    160 litres
    311 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.6 - 7 L/100km
    3.6 L/100km
    7.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    714 - 1,333 km
    704 km
    1,333 km
    Price
    $21,990 - $24,990
    $18,490
    $74,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    4 years
    6 years
    6 years

    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

    2012 Citroen C3 Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Citroen C3

    Seduction

    • 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: 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): 77.53
    • 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): 10400
      • 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: 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 (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1598
      • Engine Code: Ep6c
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 85.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double 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
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Chrome
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • 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): 714
      • 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 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.3
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.0
      • 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 Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4250
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20100101
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • 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
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • 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 Height Type: Manual
      • 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: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • 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: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • 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: Automatic
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 4
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • 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 Electric Windows: Rear
      • 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): 1150
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 570
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1135
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1108
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • 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: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
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    2012 Citroen C3 Towing Capacity

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

    2012 Citroen C3 Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Citroen C3

    The most fuel efficient Citroen C3 is the Seduction with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 3.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Citroen C3Fuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.0 L/100km
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWDDiesel3.6 L/100km
    See all Citroen C3 Fuel Economy

    2012 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 Seduction that starts from $21,990.

    The most expensive Citroen C3 is the Seduction that starts from $24,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Citroen C3 is offered by the Seduction which can tow 1150 kg

    The largest Citroen C3 is the Seduction which measures 1728mm wide, 3941mm in length and sits 1524mm tall.

    The most powerful Citroen C3 is the Seduction 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 Seduction which weighs null 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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