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    Citroen C3 Base (2006) price & specs

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    $26,500†
    1.4L Diesel5D Hatchback5 SP MANUALFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2006 Citroen C3 Base is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Citroen C3 is regarded as a light Luxury built in France with prices starting at $26,500 before on-road costs.

    This Citroen C3 is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 50 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 150 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 47L fuel tank

    The Citroen C3 measures 1519mm (59.8 inches) in height, 3850mm (151.6 inches) in length, 1667mm (65.6 inches) in width with a 2460mm (96.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1022kg (2253.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The C3 Base comes standard with 165/70 R14 front tyres and 165/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 150,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    48.92 - 75.26 kW/t
    48.92 kW/t
    94.5 kW/t
    Boot Space
    279 - 305 litres
    270 litres
    305 litres
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km
    150,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    1 year
    5 years

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    Dimensions

    3,850 mm
    1,667 mm
    1,519 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,850 mm
    Overall Width1,667 mm
    Overall Height1,519 mm
    Wheelbase2,460 mm
    Turning Circle10,100 mm
    Load Capacity479 mm

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    Base

    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD

    $26,500†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 73.7
    Engine (cc): 1398
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: Dv4td
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 82
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 12.4
    Main Capacity (L): 47
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ECE 99/100 Combined (L/100km): 4.2
    ECE 99/100 Combined (mpg): 56
    ECE 99/100 Country Highway (L/100km): 3.8
    ECE 99/100 Country Highway (mpg): 62
    ECE 99/100 Standard: Ece 99/100
    ECE 99/100 Urban (L/100km): 5.1
    ECE 99/100 Urban (mpg): 46

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 13.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 165
    Maximum Speed (mph): 103

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 70
    Maximum Power (kW): 50
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 150
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Torsion Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 165
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 165

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Hatchback
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Hatchback

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 40.6
    Rear Seat Down (L): 1150
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.8
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 305

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Front Track (in): 56.7
    Front Track (mm): 1439
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Overall Height (in): 59.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1519
    Overall Length (in): 151.6
    Overall Length (mm): 3850
    Overall Width (in): 65.6
    Overall Width (mm): 1667
    Rear Track (in): 56.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1440
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10700
    Wheelbase (in): 96.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 2460

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 36.1
    Front Headroom (mm): 918
    Rear Headroom (in): 33.9
    Rear Headroom (mm): 860
    Front Hip Room (in): 55.2
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1401
    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1402

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Internally Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1175
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2590
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 548
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1208
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1501
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3309
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1022
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2253

    Antenna

    Type: Roof

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Integrated In Dash
    Type: Separate Display

    Audio System

    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Remote Control

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Alloy Look

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Fixed

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Location: Rear

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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