Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Citroën introduced the MPV version of the C3 at the 2008 Paris Motor Show, trying to get the most out of its small-sized vehicle platform.
With the world financial crisis starting to unfold and affect the automotive industry, Citroën was desperate to survive in a falling down to pieces market. The market was shrinking, and automakers had two choices: either launch new vehicles with less expensive investments or hold on to their old models. Citroen took the middle road by launching a new car based on an existing platform.
Citroën's design department tried to create a vehicle that could fit a family and enough luggage in a small-sized car. For that, it needed to design a short front overhang, a tall greenhouse, and a flat rear end. For that, it made the C3 Picasso with rounded shapes that make the vehicle looks bigger. At the front, the headlights sported eyebrows-like blinkers placed on the upper side of the headlights. In addition, those were placed higher for better protection against shopping cart hits or tight parking spots. At the back, the C3 Picasso sported high-mounted taillights extended from the D-pillars to the wide tailgate.
Inside, the carmaker installed plenty of storage areas in the dashboard, under the front seats, overhead compartments, and, of course, on the door cards. To lower the manufacturing costs for both left-hand drive and right-hand drive versions, Citroen placed the instrument panel atop the dashboard in the middle section. The automaker created enough legroom for everyone, thanks to the high-mounted seats.
Under the hood, the French carmaker installed a wide engine range, both gasoline and turbo-diesel, fitted with either manual or automatic transmissions.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L VTi 5MT (95 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 69.9 KW @ 6000 RPM 95 HP @ 6000 RPM 94 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 135 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 111 mph (179 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.9 in (1,473/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2593 lbs (1176 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3840 lbs (1742 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VTi 5MT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 5660 RPM 120 HP @ 5660 RPM 118 BHP @ 5660 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 160 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.9 in (1,473/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 34.8 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2599 lbs (1179 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3865 lbs (1753 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 149 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L VTi 6AT (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 88.3 KW @ 5660 RPM 120 HP @ 5660 RPM 118 BHP @ 5660 RPM |
Torque: | 118 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 160 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 117 mph (188 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.9 in (1,473/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
Turning circle: | 34.8 ft (10.6 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3900 lbs (1769 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 137 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L eHDi 6AT (92 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 67.7 KW @ 4000 RPM 92 HP @ 4000 RPM 91 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 170 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 230 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108 mph (174 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.9 in (1,473/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2840 lbs (1288 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3993 lbs (1811 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 61.9 mpg US (3.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 58.8 mpg US (4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 109 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L HDi 5MT (110 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 80.9 KW @ 4000 RPM 110 HP @ 4000 RPM 108 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 181 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 245 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.9 in (1,473/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2851 lbs (1293 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3957 lbs (1795 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.3 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 130 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L HDi 6MT (112 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1560 cm3 |
Power: | 82.4 KW @ 3600 RPM 112 HP @ 3600 RPM 111 BHP @ 3600 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM 270 Nm @ 1750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 114 mph (183 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/55 R16 T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 160.6 in (4079 mm) |
Width: | 68.1 in (1730 mm) |
Height: | 63.9 in (1623 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58/57.9 in (1,473/1,471 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100 in (2540 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.9 in (175 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.6 cuFT (385 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2851 lbs (1293 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3957 lbs (1795 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57.4 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 125 g/km |