Overview
The 2012 Citroen C3 VT is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 1st November 2010 classified as a A5. The Citroen C3 is regarded as a small car built in France with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $6,600.
This Citroen C3 is powered by a 1.4L engine that has 54 kW of power (at 5200 rpm) and 118 Nm of torque (at 3300 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Citroen claims the C3 VT uses 6.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 145g of CO2.
The Citroen C3 measures 1524mm (60.0 inches) in height, 3941mm (155.2 inches) in length, 1728mm (68.0 inches) in width with a 2451mm (96.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1030kg (2270.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The C3 VT comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 rear tyres. It requires a service every 6 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 2012 Citroen C3 VT has a 143mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 550kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Citroen C3 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
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Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | MULTI POINT F/INJ |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 1360 |
| Size (L) | 1.4L |
| Cylinders | - |
| Camshaft | SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 8 |
| Power | 54kW |
| Power RPM | 5200 |
| Torque | 118Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | 11 |
| Transmission | 5 SP MANUAL |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | - |
| Suspension Rear | - |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | FRONT WHEEL DRIVE |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 6.3 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | - |
| Fuel Type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
| e10 Compatible | unknown |
| CO2 Combined | 145 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DRUM |
| Tyre Front | 185/65 R15 |
| Tyre Rear | 185/65 R15 |
| Front Rim Size | 6.0x15 |
| Rear Rim Size | 6.0x15 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1524 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 3941 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1728 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 143 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2451 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10.2 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1030 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | - |
| Track Front (mm) | 1465 |
| Track Rear (mm) | 1467 |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1100 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 550 |
| Country Of Origin | FRANCE |
|---|---|
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 10 |
| Service Interval Months | 6 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Top Scuttle |
| VIN Number | VF7SCKFT08&W12345 |
| Warranty KMs | 100 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 2012-01-31 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |