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Overview
The 2012 Citroen C3 VTR is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the New Zealand market on 7th January 2012. The Citroen C3 is regarded as a light Luxury built in France with prices starting at $27,990 before on-road costs.
This Citroen C3 is powered by a 1.6L 4-cylinder engine that has 88 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 160 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. Citroen claims the C3 VTR uses 6.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 158g of CO2. It has a 48L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 696km per full tank
The Citroen C3 measures 1524mm (60.0 inches) in height, 3941mm (155.2 inches) in length, 1728mm (68.0 inches) in width with a 2466mm (97.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1135kg (2502.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The C3 VTR comes standard with 185/65 Rnull front tyres and 185/65 Rnull rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.53 kW/t
57.07 kW/t
113.33 kW/t
Boot Space
300 litres
270 litres
480 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.9 L/100km
4.5 L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
696 km
696 km
1,111 km
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
5 years
1 year
5 years
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Dimensions
3,941 mm
1,728 mm
1,524 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,941 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,728 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,524 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 477 mm |
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Explore Citroen C3 Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 158
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 78.5
Engine (cc): 1598
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 1.6
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 82.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 12.7
Main Capacity (L): 48
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 10.6
Main Type: Main
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 696
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 432
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 41
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 34
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 18.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 53
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 44
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 10.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 29
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 25
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.9
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.9
Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
Maximum Speed (mph): 118
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 120
Maximum Power (kW): 88
Maximum Torque (Nm): 160
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 4
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
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 Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: PF1
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: VDA
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 35.3
Rear Seat Down (L): 1000
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.6
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 300
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10400
Front Track (in): 57.7
Front Track (mm): 1465
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
Overall Height (in): 60.0
Overall Height (mm): 1524
Overall Length (in): 155.2
Overall Length (mm): 3941
Overall Width (in): 68.0
Overall Width (mm): 1728
Rear Track (in): 57.8
Rear Track (mm): 1467
Wheelbase (in): 97.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2466
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
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Not Installed
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1150
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2535
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 570
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1257
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1612
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3554
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1135
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2502
Tare Weight (kg): 1107
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Overall: 4.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: 2
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Center
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
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