Citroen C3 III facelift Hatchback (2020)
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Citroen C3 III facelift is an affordable subcompact hatchback in production from 2020. It is available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.2 to 1.5 liters.
Compared to the pre-facelift, the facelifted C3 III is much uglier. The added black plastic further cheapens the design. At the same time, it has horridly more complex engines that are likely to fail in no time.
The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality. Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 300L (11cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 8% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Low fuel consumption
Cons
- Horrible performance
- Miserably low engine output
- Only available with tiny engines
- No independent rear suspensions
- Low cargo capacity
What external reviewers found***
External score 63% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Good fuel economy
- Decent infotainment system
- Comfortable ride
- Sleek styling
- Comfortable to drive
Cons
- Not as practical as rivals
- Not the most fun to drive
- Ride feels a little underdamped
- Short wheelbase
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Specifications
| 1.2 110 | 1.2 110 AT | 1.2 83 | 1.5 HDi 102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 300 L / 10.6 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 45.0 L / 11.9 gal | 45.0 L / 11.9 gal | 45.0 L / 11.9 gal | 42.0 L / 11.1 gal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 421 kg / 928 lbs | 466 kg / 1027 lbs | 473 kg / 1043 lbs | 480 kg / 1058 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | Disc | Drum | Disc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Electric Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Semi-independent, Elastic beam | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17 | 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17 | 185/65 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17 | 185/65 R15, 195/65 R15, 205/55 R16, 205/50 R17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 5-door Hatchback | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1474 mm / 58.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 3996 mm / 157.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1749 mm / 68.9 in | 2007 mm / 79.0 in (mirror unfolded) | 1829 mm / 72.0 in (mirror folded) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1471.0 mm / 57.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1090.0 kg / 2403.0 lbs | 1090.0 kg / 2403.0 lbs | 980.0 kg / 2160.5 lbs | 1086.0 kg / 2394.2 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 15 in, 16 in, 17 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2539 mm / 100.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 9.4 sec | 10.0 sec | 13.3 sec | 10.2 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 8.9 sec | 9.5 sec | 12.6 sec | 9.7 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 Emission | 100 g/km | 107 g/km | 97 g/km | 86 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 4.4 L/100km / 53.5 MPG (combined) | 5.3 L/100km / 44.4 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway) | 4.7 L/100km / 50.0 MPG (combined) | 5.6 L/100km / 42.0 MPG (urban) | 4.1 L/100km / 57.4 MPG (highway) | 4.2 L/100km / 56.0 MPG (combined) | 5.0 L/100km / 47.0 MPG (urban) | 3.8 L/100km / 61.9 MPG (highway) | 3.2 L/100km / 73.5 MPG (combined) | 3.6 L/100km / 65.3 MPG (urban) | 3.0 L/100km / 78.4 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 198.0 km/h / 123.0 mph | 191.0 km/h / 118.7 mph | 169.0 km/h / 105.0 mph | 188.0 km/h / 116.8 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Towing Capacity | 450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 450 kg / 992 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 450 kg / 992 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | 450 kg / 992 lbs (w/o brakes) | 600 kg / 1323 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 6d-ISC | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc | 1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc | 1.2 L / 73.2 cu-in / 1199.0 cc | 1.5 L / 91.5 cu-in / 1499.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm | 110.0 hp / 82.0 kW @ 5500 rpm | 83.0 hp / 61.9 kW @ 5750 rpm | 102.0 hp / 76.1 kW @ 3500 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 91.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 91.7 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in | 69.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.0 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 90.5 mm / 3.6 in | 90.5 mm / 3.6 in | 90.5 mm / 3.6 in | 84.8 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 118 Nm / 87.0 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm | 250 Nm / 184.4 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-3 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Availability | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
autocar[1]
Reviewer score 46%Citroën’s supermini fails to make good on the connotations of modernity and refinement exuded by the car's styling. The 1.2-litre engine pulls nicely up to 70mph and, once there, fades unobtrusively into the background, returning a pleasing - if not awe-inspiring - mid-40s MPG read-out if you’re sensible. The C3 goes some way to compensating for its failings with impressive levels of comfort and refinement, but can be found in slightly bigger cars.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek styling
- Comfortable ride
- Decent infotainment system
Cons
- Bounciness to ride
- Ride feels a little underdamped
autoexpress[2]
Reviewer score 71%The Citroen C3 is a solid choice for buyers wanting a funky-looking small car at a good price. It's going up against the likes of the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Volkswagen Polo. Other rivals include the closely related Hyundai i20 and Kia Rio, along with the Skoda Fabia and SEAT Ibiza.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- Not as refined as rivals
- Not as comfortable as rivals
autoexpress[3]
Reviewer score 65%Make sure you get the newest of the new Citroen C3s to benefit from the latest, most efficient engines. But buy it wisely and you could get a great supermini at a bargain price. We like its focus on comfort, its quirky styling, and there's decent space on offer, too.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Comfortable to drive
- Lots of tech
Cons
- Not the most fun to drive
autoexpress[4]
Reviewer score 70%Further updates to the recently facelifted C3 have improved its efficiency. The PureTech 110 engine is punchy too, packing plenty of personality. The rest of the updated model's improvements still stand, and the result is that it's a comfortable, practical and affordable supermini that comes with some useful tech.
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Pros
- Punchy engine
- Comfortable to drive
- Decent infotainment system
Cons
- Short wheelbase
- Not as practical as rivals
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References
- ^ Citroen C3 1.2 Puretech 110 Flair Plus 2020 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/citroen/c3/first-drives/citroen-c3-12-puretech-110-flair-plus-2020-uk-review. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ Citroen C3 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/citroen/c3. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ New Citroen C3 2020 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/citroen/c3/353666/new-citroen-c3-2020-review. 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
- ^ New Citroen C3 2021 review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/citroen/c3/353666/new-citroen-c3-2021-review. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2022-07-27.
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