Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6

Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 has been produced from March, 2009 to January, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 120 horsepower on 5660 rpm - this is the most powerfull Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 - 2013 version and torque 160 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
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This Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.6 litres.

Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100km (15.6 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1020 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100 km, which is 22% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C3 Picasso fuel consumption.

Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Citroen C3 Picasso 2008

Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 technical data

Model: Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2009. March ... 2013. January 
Engine: 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 159 g/km
Power: 120 HP ON 5660 RPM Torque: 160 NM ON 4250 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.4 (combined) 9.0 (urban) 4.9 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.8 l/100km (30.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres (13.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.08m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.67m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 385 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1506 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1753 kg

Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 engine EP6C 5FS/5FL

Engine displacement 1598 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 77 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 85.8 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 100,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 5.7 litres (6 quarts)
Power 120 HP ON 5660 RPM
Torque 160 NM ON 4250 RPM
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 9 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2012 onwards.

Engine also used on Citroen C5 Citroen C4 Picasso Peugeot 3008 Peugeot 2008 Citroen C4 and 5 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Citroen C3 Picasso minivan [2008 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.4 Mar 2009 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.4 Petrol 95 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 Picasso 2012 1.4 VTi Jan 2012 — Dec 2013 1.4 LPG 95 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 Mar 2009 — Jan 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 11.7 seconds

1.6 Petrol 120 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 HDi Jan 2008 — Dec 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 90 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 Picasso 2011 1.6 e-HDI Jan 2011 — Dec 2012

Most fuel efficient diesel version
Only version with automatic transmission

1.6 Diesel 92 HP 4.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 HDiF Mar 2009 — Jan 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (110 HP)

1.6 Diesel 110 HP 4.8 l/100km Manual (5)
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