Citroën C3

Citroën · C3

C3

Released September 2024

The fourth-generation C3, a small high-riding hatchback sold in the UK with a 1.2 turbo petrol or a 1.2 hybrid with a dual-clutch gearbox, suited to buyers who want a comfortable, low-priced small car.

Body
Hatchback
Powertrain
Petrol, Hybrid
Power
99–109 bhp
Range
–
Boot
328 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the C3 is good value, comfortable over bumps and roomy for its size, with a simple, well-designed cabin. The common criticisms are vague steering, body roll and rivals that are better to drive; Auto Express and Parkers found the hybrid less smooth than they'd like, and Parkers noted an awkward boot shape.

From autocar.co.uk, autoexpress.co.uk, parkers.co.uk and carwow.co.uk

Performance

Powertrain
Petrol, Hybrid
Power
99–109 bhp
0–62 mph
9.8–10.6 s
Top speed
99 mph
Engine or motors
1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo petrol, 99 bhp (74 kW); Hybrid 110: same engine with a 28 bhp (21 kW) electric motor, 109 bhp (81 kW) combined
Torque
205 Nm (petrol engine); 51 Nm electric motor on the Hybrid
Gearbox
6-speed manual (Turbo 100), 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (Hybrid 110)
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Practicality

Body
Hatchback
Seats
5
Boot
328 litres
Length
4,015 mm
Width
1,813 mm
Weight
From 1,151 kg
Boot
400 litres below the parcel shelf (328 litres VDA); 1,200 litres (1,100 VDA) with the rear seats folded
Towing
600 kg braked or unbraked
Size
4,015 mm long, 1,813 mm wide (2,017 mm with mirrors), 1,577 mm high; 2,540 mm wheelbase; 10.6 m turning circle; kerb weight 1,151 kg (Turbo 100) or 1,252 kg (Hybrid 110)

Range and charging

Efficiency
WLTP combined: 46.0–52.0 mpg (Turbo 100), 51.4–59.2 mpg (Hybrid 110)
CO2 emissions
115–127 g/km (WLTP combined)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 59.2 mpg (WLTP combined) for the Hybrid 110
  • 328-litre (VDA) boot, 1,100 litres with the rear seats folded
  • Kerb weight from 1,151 kg

Cons

  • Top speed 99 mph and 0–62 mph in 9.8–10.6 s
  • Tows only 600 kg
  • Rear drum brakes

Closest rivals

Model
BodyPowertrainPowerRangeBootReleased
HatchbackHybrid, Electric108–111 bhp199 mi–Sept 2025
HatchbackMild hybrid82 bhp–265 lApr 2024
HatchbackPetrol, Hybrid113–191 bhp–293 lMar 2024

Sources

  1. citroen.co.uk/content/dam/citroen/uk/b2c/tools/brochure/pdf/brochures/new-broch…
  2. media.stellantis.com/uk-en/citroen/press/citroen-announces-pricing-and-specific…
  3. citroen.co.uk/models/c3.html

Photo: pricelist.varioweb.co.uk

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