Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V

Citroen C3 2002 1.6 petrol description

Hatchback Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V has been produced from March, 2002 to September, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 110 horsepower on 5800 rpm - this is the most powerfull Citroen C3 2002 - 2005 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
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This Citroen C3 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 3.5 litres.

Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 192 km/h.

Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V fuel consumption is 6.2 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (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 7.3 litres per 100 km, which is 18% 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 four stars, and for pedestrian protection Citroen C3 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Citroen C3 version with manual gearbox (Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.2 seconds faster (in 10.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 6.5 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.1 litres per 100 km.
Citroen C3 1.6 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Citroen C3 2002

Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V technical data

Model: Citroen C3 1.6 16V
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2002. March ... 2005. September 
Engine: 1587 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 148 g/km
Power: 110 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 147 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 192 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 (combined) 8.0 (urban) 5.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 7.3 l/100km (32.2 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: 10.5 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 305 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1150 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1525 kg

Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V engine TU5JP4

Engine displacement 1587 cm3
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 2002 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 5800 RPM
Torque 130 - 150 NM ON 4000 RPM
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 15 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 2003 onwards.

Engine also used on Peugeot 307 Citroen Xsara Peugeot 207 Peugeot 206 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 [2002 - 2005] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen C3 2002 1.1 Mar 2002 — Sep 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.1 Petrol 61 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 2002 1.4 Mar 2002 — Jan 2005 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 2002 1.4 Mar 2002 — Apr 2005 1.4 Petrol 75 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen C3 2003 1.4i 16V Jan 2003 — Dec 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 88 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 2004 1.4 16V Mai 2004 — Apr 2005

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.4 Petrol 90 HP 6.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
Citroen C3 2002 1.4 HDi Mar 2002 — Jan 2005

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.4 Diesel 68 HP 4.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 2004 1.4 HDi Jan 2004 — Dec 2005 1.4 Diesel 68 HP 4.3 l/100km Automatic (5)
Citroen C3 2002 1.4 HDi 16V Nov 2002 — Apr 2005

Most powerfull diesel version (92 HP)

1.4 Diesel 92 HP 4.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V Mar 2002 — Jan 2005

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.7 seconds

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C3 2002 1.6 16V Mar 2002 — Sep 2005

Most powerfull petrol version (110 HP)

1.6 Petrol 110 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
Citroen C3 2002 reviews
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