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Citroen C3 Picasso Minivan (2008-2013)

2% Neofiliac79% External
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Product Overview

Citroen C3 Picasso is an entry-level subcompact minivan in production from 2008 to 2013, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 engines that displaced 1.4 to 1.6 liters.
While the C3 Picasso could've been the French equivalent of Nissan's cute Cube, Citroen botched the design and made it an uglified hatchback. The vehicle came with a range of underpowered and unreliable engines and a chassis and suspension setup unworthy of the Citroen name.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 2% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Easy to fix
Cons
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • Can't even reach 200km/h
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • No independent rear suspensions
  • Very ugly

What external reviewers found***

External score 79% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Sensible, practical cabin
  • Lots of fun to drive
Cons
  • Nothing new in terms of technical content
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Specifications

1.4 VTi1.4 VTi Euro51.4 VTi LPG1.6 e-HDi1.6 HDi 109PS1.6 HDi 112PS1.6 HDi 90PS1.6 VTi 115PS1.6 VTi 120PS

Capacity

Cargo Capacity385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1506 L / 53.2 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1506 L / 53.2 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1506 L / 53.2 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1500 L / 53.0 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1506 L / 53.2 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1506 L / 53.2 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1500 L / 53.0 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1506 L / 53.2 cu-ft385 L / 13.6 cu-ft ~ 1506 L / 53.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity6.0 L / 6.3 qt6.0 L / 6.3 qt6.0 L / 6.3 qt5.9 L / 6.2 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt6.0 L / 6.3 qt6.0 L / 6.3 qt
Engine Oil Capacity4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt3.8 L / 4.0 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt4.3 L / 4.5 qt
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal33.0 L / 8.7 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers5
Payload420 kg / 926 lbs576 kg / 1270 lbs372 kg / 820 lbs520 kg / 1146 lbs537 kg / 1184 lbs489 kg / 1078 lbs494 kg / 1089 lbs463 kg / 1021 lbs475 kg / 1047 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearSemi-independent, coil spring
Tire Size195/65 R15195/55 R16195/55 R16195/55 R16195/65 R16195/55 R16195/55 R16195/55 R16, 205/45 R17195/65 R16
Turning Circle10.6 m / 34.8 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height1669 mm / 65.7 in
Size | Length4078 mm / 160.6 in
Size | Width1766 mm / 69.5 in | 2050 mm / 80.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front1466.0 mm / 57.7 in
Track Width | Rear1465.0 mm / 57.7 in
Weight1322.0 kg / 2914.5 lbs1171.0 kg / 2581.6 lbs1375.0 kg / 3031.4 lbs1291.0 kg / 2846.2 lbs1258.0 kg / 2773.4 lbs1318.0 kg / 2905.7 lbs1277.0 kg / 2815.3 lbs1290.0 kg / 2844.0 lbs1278.0 kg / 2817.5 lbs
Wheel Size15 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in16 in, 17 in16 in
Wheelbase2540 mm / 100.0 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h13.9 sec13.4 sec13.8 sec15.7 sec11.2 sec11.9 sec13.4 sec12.1 sec10.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph13.2 sec12.7 sec13.1 sec14.9 sec10.6 sec11.3 sec12.7 sec11.5 sec10.4 sec
CO2 Emission159 g/km149 g/km134 g/km109 g/km130 g/km125 g/km125 g/km149 g/km159 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.308
Fuel Economy6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (urban) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (highway)6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 5.2 L/100km / 45.2 MPG (highway)6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (urban) | 5.1 L/100km / 46.1 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway)4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (combined) | 6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)4.8 L/100km / 49.0 MPG (combined) | 6.1 L/100km / 38.6 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway)4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (urban) | 3.7 L/100km / 63.6 MPG (highway)6.4 L/100km / 36.8 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 4.9 L/100km / 48.0 MPG (highway)6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (urban) | 5.5 L/100km / 42.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph178.0 km/h / 110.6 mph175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph177.0 km/h / 110.0 mph183.0 km/h / 113.7 mph183.0 km/h / 113.7 mph173.0 km/h / 107.5 mph185.0 km/h / 115.0 mph188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph
Towing Capacity650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)650 kg / 1433 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1100 kg / 2425 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)675 kg / 1488 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1200 kg / 2646 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)675 kg / 1488 lbs (w/o brakes) | 950 kg / 2094 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)675 kg / 1488 lbs (w/o brakes) | 950 kg / 2094 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)675 kg / 1488 lbs (w/o brakes) | 850 kg / 1874 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)675 kg / 1488 lbs (w/o brakes) | 850 kg / 1874 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 4Euro 5Euro 5Euro 5Euro 4Euro 5Euro 4Euro 5Euro 4
EngineEP3EP3EP3DV6DTEDDV6TED4DV6ATED4EP6EP6
Engine | Bore77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in77.0 mm / 3.0 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:111.0:111.0:116.0:118.0:118.0:118.0:111.0:1
Engine | Displacement1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1397.0 cc1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1397.0 cc1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1397.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 95.2 cu-in / 1560.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc1.6 L / 97.5 cu-in / 1598.0 cc
Engine | Power95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 6000 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 6000 rpm95.0 hp / 70.8 kW @ 5700 rpm92.0 hp / 68.6 kW @ 4000 rpm109.0 hp / 81.3 kW @ 4000 rpm112.0 hp / 83.5 kW @ 3600 rpm90.0 hp / 67.1 kW @ 4000 rpm115.0 hp / 85.8 kW @ 6000 rpm120.0 hp / 89.5 kW @ 6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output68.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in68.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in59.0 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in69.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in71.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in57.7 hp/L / 0.9 hp/cu-in72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.1 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in75.0 mm / 3.0 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in88.3 mm / 3.5 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in85.8 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque136 Nm / 100.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm136 Nm / 100.3 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm133 Nm / 98.1 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm260 Nm / 191.8 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm215 Nm / 158.6 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm160 Nm / 118.0 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 2 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears5-speed5-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualManualManualAutomatic EGSManualManualManualManualManual

Production

Availability2008 ~ 20102010 ~ 20122012 ~ 20132011 ~ 20122008 ~ 20102010 ~ 20122008 ~ 20102008 ~ 20122008 ~ 2012
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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 79%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
There are five seats inside, the rear row slides back and forth or can be folded flat into the floor by tugging on one little lever. The load space is colossal: 500 litres with the seats up and up to 1500 litres with them folded. Cabin ambience hasn't been a Citroen strong suit since the 1970s but there are no disappointments when you climb inside.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sensible, practical cabin
  • Lots of fun to drive
Cons
  • Nothing new in terms of technical content

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References

  1. ^ Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 HDi (2009) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/citroen/citroen-c3-picasso-16-hdi-2009-review/. 2009-01-28. Retrieved 2022-03-09.

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