Citroën C3 I or Citroën C3 II?

2002–2009 vs 2009–2016 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: C3 I 3,850 mm, C3 II 3,941 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: C3 I 305 l, C3 II 300 l.
Lowest consumption: C3 I 4.2 l/100 km, C3 II 3.4 l/100 km.
Power: C3 I 44–80 kW, C3 II 44–88 kW.
Standard equipment: C3 I 15 items (X), C3 II 20 items (Attraction).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Citroën C3 I2002–2009 · 12 engines · X, SX, Exclusive, AttractionSpecifications →Listings →

Citroën C3 II2009–2016 · 14 engines · Attraction, Seduction, Exclusive, DynamiqueSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Citroën C3 I2002–2009no listings	Citroën C3 II2009–2016no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,850 mm	Length3,941 mm
Width	Width1,667 mm	Width1,728 mm
Height	Height1,519 mm	Height1,524 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,460 mm	Wheelbase2,466 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume305 l	Trunk volume300 l
Curb weight	Curb weight980 kg–1,150 kg	Curb weight980 kg–1,170 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–47 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2002–2009	Production years2009–2016
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power44–80 kW (60–109 hp)	Power44–88 kW (60–120 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.1–1.6	Displacement (l)1.0–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.2 l/100 km · 1.4 HDi 70 SensoDrive	Lowest consumption3.4 l/100 km · 1.6 BlueHDi 100
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.2 s · 1.6 HDi 110 FAP	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.6 HDi 112
Top speed	Top speed190 km/h	Top speed190 km/h
Trim levelsX · Attraction
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · X	Items in the base trim20 · Attraction
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim30 · Exclusive	Items in the top trim35 · Exclusive
Equipment · Comfort2 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts—	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 1
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Citroën C3 I or Citroën C3 II?

Length: Citroën C3 II 3,941 mm, Citroën C3 I 3,850 mm (a 91 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,466 vs 2,460 mm. Boot: 300 vs 305 l.

Which uses less fuel — Citroën C3 I or Citroën C3 II?

The most frugal Citroën C3 I uses 4.2 l/100 km (1.4 HDi 70 SensoDrive); the most frugal Citroën C3 II 3.4 l/100 km (1.6 BlueHDi 100).

Which is more powerful — Citroën C3 I or Citroën C3 II?

The strongest Citroën C3 I makes 80 kW (109 hp) (1.6 16V 110); the strongest Citroën C3 II 88 kW (120 hp) (1.6 VTi 120).

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