Complete technical specifications for the Citroen C3 1.4i Essentiel — 75 hp, petrol, hatchback, 2010. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 15.1 s, top speed 163 km/h (101 mph), consumption 6.1 l/100km (46.3 mpg UK · 38.6 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | B-segment (Supermini) |
| Bore | 75 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 11 :1 |
| Fuel system | Fuel Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 L (13.2 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 2,800 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 3,650 rpm |
| Stroke | 77 mm |
| Turbocharged | No |
| Valve actuation | OHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Urban consumption | 8.0 l/100km (35.3 mpg UK · 29.4 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 5.0 l/100km (56.5 mpg UK · 47.0 mpg US) |
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | No |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear brakes | Drums |
| Rear suspension | Semi-Independent |
| Turning circle | 10.2 m (33.5 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 185/65R15 |
| Rear tyre size | 185/65R15 |
| Ball pressure | 44 kg (97 lb) |
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| Gross vehicle weight | 1,529 kg (3,371 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 1,005 kg (2,216 lb) |
| Payload | 524 kg (1,155 lb) |
| Roof load | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 1,105 kg (2,436 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 550 kg (1,213 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 287 L (10.1 cu ft) |
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| Boot sill height | 770 mm (30.3 in) |
| Length | 3,941 mm (155.2 in) |
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| Width | 1,728 mm (68.0 in) |
| Height | 1,524 mm (60.0 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,466 mm (97.1 in) |
| Front track | 1,465 mm |
| Rear track | 1,467 mm |
| Front legroom | 905-1115 mm |
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| Front headroom | 885-960 mm |
| Front seat back length | 620 mm |
| Front seat length | 490 mm |
| Step-in height | 595 mm (23.4 in) |
| Interior width front | 1,410 mm |
| Rear legroom | 580-815 mm |
| Rear headroom | 905 mm |
| Rear seat back length | 570 mm |
| Rear seat length | 460 mm |
| Rear seat height | 340 mm |
| Interior width rear | 1,400 mm |
| Crash test rating | 4 stars |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| ESP | Not Available |
| Traction control | Not Available |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Not Available |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Not Available |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Not Available |
| Pedestrian AEB | Not Available |
| Lane keeping assist | Not Available |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Not Available |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Not Available |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Not Available |
| Traffic sign recognition | Not Available |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Not Available |
| Curtain airbags | Not Available |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Standard |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Not Available |
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front) |
| Cruise control | Not Available |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Manual) |
| Dual zone climate | Not Available |
| Parking sensors | Standard (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Not Available |
| Park assist | Not Available |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver) |
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| Lumbar support | Not Available |
| Electric seat adjustment | Not Available |
| Heated seats | Not Available |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Not Available |
| Leather steering wheel | Not Available |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Not Available |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Folding rear seats | Standard (Split) |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Not Available |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Not Available |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Not Available |
| Audio system | Not Available |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Not Available |
| Audio steering controls | Not Available |
| Audio input | Not Available |
| Navigation | Not Available |
| Bluetooth | Not Available |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
| Rain sensor | Standard |
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| Alloy wheels | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Optional |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Standard |
| Folding mirrors | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Not Available |
| Indicators in mirrors | Not Available |
| Front fog lights | Not Available |
| Automatic headlights | Not Available |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Not Available |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Not Available |
| Alarm | Not Available |
| Service interval | 30.000 km / 2 years |
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| General warranty | 2 years, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 12 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €124 |
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