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.
More engine specs
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 2008 1.6 technical data
Model: | Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 | ||
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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) |