Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 diesel description
Hatchback Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi has been produced from January, 2005 to December, 2009. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 109 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 260 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt and chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and Garrett GT1544V turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available.
More engine specs
This Citroen C3 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi fuel consumption is 4.5 litres per 100km (22.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Citroen C3 2005 - 2010 versions, fuel consumption in city - 5.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 3.8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 47 litres or 12.42 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1040 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1220 kilometers on highway.
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 HDi technical data
Model: | Citroen C3 1.6 HDi | ||
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Body style: | Hatchback | ||
Production period: | 2005. January ... 2009. December | ||
Engine: | 1560 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 109 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 260 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 190 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 (combined) 5.7 (urban) 3.8 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres (12.4 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: | 1601 kg |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi engine DV6TED4
Engine displacement | 1560 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 4 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 75 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 88.3 mm |
Compression ratio | 18 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain and belt |
Fuel system | Common Rail Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair. |
Citroen C3 2005 1.6 HDi oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 4.25 litres (4.5 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 6.2 litres (6.6 quarts) |
Power | 109 HP ON 4000 RPM |
Torque | 240 - 260 NM ON 1750 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Peugeot |
Start of production (year) | 2004 |
Duration of production | 7 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 2007 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Peugeot 307 Peugeot 308 Peugeot 407 Citroen Xsara Picasso and 4 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. |
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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) |