Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 petrol description
Hatchback Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V has been produced from September, 2005 to January, 2010. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 110 horsepower on 5750 rpm - this is the most powerfull Citroen C3 2005 - 2010 version and torque 147 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
More engine specs
Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. ...
This Citroen C3 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100km (16.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 45 litres or 11.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 880 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100 km, which is 34% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C3 fuel consumption.
Citroen C3 safety
During safety testing Citroen C3 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C3 is evaluated with very good rate 83 from 100, children safety: good mark - 74 from 100, for pedestrian protection Citroen C3 got 33 points from 100.
Citroen C3 safety equipment has been rated as low - 40 percents from 100.

Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V technical data
Model: | Citroen C3 1.6 16V | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2005. September ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 1587 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 148 g/km |
Power: | 110 HP ON 5750 RPM | Torque: | 147 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 190 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 (combined) 8.0 (urban) 5.1 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km (28.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres (11.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.85m (length) 1.67m (width) 1.52m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1150 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1568 kg |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V engine TU5JP4
Engine reliability and common problems:
Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to observe the interval for changing the toothbelt!The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 1587 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 78.5 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 82 mm |
Compression ratio | 10.8 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing belt Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher. More service info |
Timing belt change interval | 80,000 km |
Fuel system | Injection |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 3.5 litres (3.7 quarts) More service info |
Coolant capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
Power | 90 - 110 HP ON 5750 RPM |
Torque | 130 - 150 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Peugeot |
Start of production (year) | 2000 |
Duration of production | 15 years |
Engine also used on | Peugeot 307 Citroen Xsara Peugeot 206 Peugeot 207 and 7 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 hatchback [2005 - 2010] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Citroen C3 2005 1.1
Nov 2005 — Mai 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 61 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2006 1.1
Mai 2006 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.1 Petrol | 61 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.4 Sep 2005 — Mai 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2007 1.4 Jan 2007 — Jan 2010 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.4 Sep 2005 — Mai 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Citroen C3 2006 1.4 16V
Mai 2006 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 90 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.4 16V
Sep 2005 — Mai 2006 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 90 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Citroen C3 2006 1.4 16V
Mai 2006 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.4 Petrol | 90 HP | 6.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.4 HDi
Nov 2005 — Mai 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.4 Diesel | 68 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2006 1.4 Mai 2006 — Jan 2010 | 1.4 Diesel | 68 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2007 1.4 HDi
Jan 2007 — Jan 2010 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.4 Diesel | 68 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V
Sep 2005 — Mai 2006 Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 16V
Sep 2005 — Jan 2010 Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi
Jan 2005 — Dec 2007 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 90 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi
Jan 2005 — Dec 2009 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds |
1.6 Diesel | 109 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |