Citroën C3: generations and engines

The Citroën C3 has been built since 2002 in 13 generations, with 115 engine versions in our catalog (hatchback, convertible, MPV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

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Production years2002–present

Generations13

Engine versions115

Power60–131 hp

Body stylesHatchback, Convertible, MPV

FuelGasoline, Diesel, Gasoline/LPG

Timeline

Citroën C3 generations

2002–2005
Citroën C3 I (Phase I, 2002)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
11 engine versions 60–109 hp
Generation specs
2003–2010
Citroën C3 Pluriel (Phase I, 2003)
- Convertible
- Gasoline
- Diesel
7 engine versions 60–109 hp
Generation specs
2004–2005
Citroën C3 I X-TR (Phase I, 2004)
- Hatchback
- Diesel
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 68–90 hp
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2005–2009
Citroën C3 I (Phase II, 2005)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
12 engine versions 60–109 hp
Generation specs
2005–2006
Citroën C3 I X-TR (Phase II, 2005)
- Hatchback
- Diesel
- Gasoline
3 engine versions 68–90 hp
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2008–2013
Citroën C3 I Picasso (Phase I, 2008)
- MPV
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
- Gasoline/LPG
10 engine versions 90–120 hp
Generation specs
2009–2013
Citroën C3 II (Phase I, 2009)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
14 engine versions 60–120 hp
Generation specs
2013–2017
Citroën C3 I Picasso (Phase II, 2013)
- MPV
- Station wagon
- Gasoline
- Diesel
8 engine versions 92–120 hp
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2013–2016
Citroën C3 II (Phase II, 2013)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
16 engine versions 68–120 hp
Generation specs
2016–2020
Citroën C3 III (Phase I, 2016)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Gasoline/LPG
- Diesel
12 engine versions 68–110 hp
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2017–2021
Citroën C3 Aircross (Phase I, 2017)
- SUV
- Gasoline
- Diesel
11 engine versions 82–130 hp
Generation specs
2020–present
Citroën C3 III (Phase II, 2020)
- Hatchback
- Gasoline
- Diesel
4 engine versions 83–110 hp
Engines below
2021–present
Citroën C3 Aircross (Phase II, 2021)
- SUV
- Gasoline
- Diesel
4 engine versions 110–131 hp
Generation specs

Specs

Citroën C3 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Citroën C3 I X-TR (Phase I, 2004)2004–2005 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.4 HDi (68 hp)	2004–2005	Diesel	68 hp (50 kW)	111 lb-ft (150 Nm)	15.4 s	103 mph (165 km/h)
1.4 HDi (90 hp)	2004–2005	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	148 lb-ft (200 Nm)	12.9 s	110 mph (177 km/h)
1.4i 16V (88 hp) SensoDrive	2004–2005	Gasoline	88 hp (65 kW)	98 lb-ft (133 Nm)	14.5 s	112 mph (180 km/h)

Citroën C3 I X-TR (Phase II, 2005)2005–2006 · 3 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.4 HDi (68 hp)	2005–2006	Diesel	68 hp (50 kW)	111 lb-ft (150 Nm)	15.4 s	103 mph (165 km/h)
1.4i 16V (88 hp) SensoDrive	2005–2006	Gasoline	88 hp (65 kW)	98 lb-ft (133 Nm)	14.5 s	112 mph (180 km/h)
1.6 HDi (90 hp)	2005–2006	Diesel	90 hp (66 kW)	159 lb-ft (215 Nm)	12 s	112 mph (180 km/h)

Citroën C3 I Picasso (Phase II, 2013)2013–2017 · 8 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.4 VTi (95 hp)	2013–2015	Gasoline	95 hp (70 kW)	100 lb-ft (136 Nm)	12.2 s	111 mph (179 km/h)
1.6 HDi (114 hp)	2013–2015	Diesel	114 hp (84 kW)	199 lb-ft (270 Nm)	11.2 s	114 mph (183 km/h)
1.6 HDi (92 hp)	2013–2015	Diesel	92 hp (68 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	13.5 s	108 mph (174 km/h)
1.6 VTi (120 hp)	2013–2015	Gasoline	120 hp (88 kW)	118 lb-ft (160 Nm)	10.9 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
1.6 VTi (120 hp) EGS	2013–2015	Gasoline	120 hp (88 kW)	118 lb-ft (160 Nm)	11.5 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
1.6 e-HDi (92 hp) EGS	2013–2015	Diesel	92 hp (68 kW)	170 lb-ft (230 Nm)	14.5 s	110 mph (177 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (110 hp)	2015–2017	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	10.7 s	116 mph (186 km/h)
1.6 BlueHDi (98 hp)	2015–2017	Diesel	98 hp (72 kW)	187 lb-ft (254 Nm)	12.1 s	111 mph (179 km/h)

Citroën C3 III (Phase I, 2016)2016–2020 · 12 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed
1.2 PureTech (110 hp)	2016–2018	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	10.9 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (110 hp) Automatic	2016–2018	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	10.9 s	117 mph (188 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (68 hp)	2016–2018	Gasoline	68 hp (50 kW)	78 lb-ft (106 Nm)	15.9-16.3 s	102 mph (164-165 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (82 hp)	2016–2018	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)	87 lb-ft (118 Nm)	14.6-14.9 s	104 mph (168-173 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (82 hp) LPG	2016–2018	Gasoline/LPG	82 hp (60 kW)	85 lb-ft (115 Nm)	14.9 s	104 mph (168 km/h)
1.6 BlueHDi (75 hp) start/stop	2016–2018	Diesel	75 hp (55 kW)	172 lb-ft (233 Nm)	13.7-13.8 s	105 mph (169-171 km/h)
1.6 BlueHDi (99 hp)	2016–2018	Diesel	99 hp (73 kW)	187 lb-ft (254 Nm)	11.9 s	115 mph (185 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (110 hp)	2018–2020	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	9.4 s	120 mph (193 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (110 hp) Automatic	2018–2020	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	10 s	119 mph (192 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (68 hp)	2018–2019	Gasoline	68 hp (50 kW)	78 lb-ft (106 Nm)	14.4-14.7 s	98 mph (158-164 km/h)
1.2 PureTech (82 hp)	2018–2020	Gasoline	82 hp (60 kW)	87 lb-ft (118 Nm)	13.2 s	105 mph (169 km/h)
1.5 BlueHDi (102 hp)	2018–2020	Diesel	102 hp (75 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	11.4 s	117 mph (188 km/h)

Citroën C3 III (Phase II, 2020)2020–present · 4 engine versions

Engine	Years	Fuel	Power	Torque	0–62 mph	Top speed	Combined
1.2 PureTech (110 hp)	2020–present	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	9.4 s	123 mph (198 km/h)	53 mpg (4.4 l/100 km)
1.2 PureTech (110 hp) Automatic	2020–present	Gasoline	110 hp (81 kW)	151 lb-ft (205 Nm)	10 s	119 mph (191 km/h)	50 mpg (4.7 l/100 km)
1.2 PureTech (83 hp)	2020–present	Gasoline	83 hp (61 kW)	87 lb-ft (118 Nm)	13.3 s	105 mph (169 km/h)	56 mpg (4.2 l/100 km)
1.5 BlueHDi (102 hp)	2020–present	Diesel	102 hp (75 kW)	184 lb-ft (250 Nm)	10.2 s	117 mph (188 km/h)	74 mpg (3.2 l/100 km)

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