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Citroën C3: specs, price and reviews

Third-generation C3 (2024), slightly higher on the wheels than the previous one, on the Smart Car platform.

Category scores

  • Reliability 62/100
    Reliability: 62 of 100. Source and reference date source: ADAC breakdown statistics 2025 (segment) + aggregated owner reviews + RDW recalls (early data, limited n) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Efficiency 68/100
    Efficiency: 68 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP PureTech 100 5.6 l/100km vs B-segment petrol (manufacturer figure, indicative; still little real-world data) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Practicality 67/100
    Practicality: 67 of 100. Source and reference date source: Boot 310 l + raised seating, vs B-segment (manufacturer figure, indicative) · reference date 2026-05-18
  • Value retention 56/100
    Value retention: 56 of 100. Source and reference date source: Residual-value indication from segment valuation guides (early data, indicative, limited history) · reference date 2026-05-21
  • Sustainability 42/100
    Sustainability: 42 of 100. Source and reference date source: WLTP consumption manufacturer figure petrol 5.6 l/100km + exhaust emissions / LCA indication ICCT 2024 · reference date 2026-05-21

Spec sheet

Generation
III (2024, PureTech 100)
Technical specifications, indicative. Consult the official data source.
Body style Hatchback
Seats 5
Doors 5
Power (hp) 100
Towing braked (kg) 0
Boot (l) 310
Consumption WLTP (l/100km) 5.6

Price evolution

reference datestarting price
2024-06-01 €18,990
2026-05-18 €19,490

Frequently asked

What does the Citroën C3 cost roughly?

Indicative starting price € 19,490 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.

What does the Citroën C3 consume?

5.6 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.

How much can the Citroën C3 tow?

0 kg braked (manufacturer figure). Always check the registration document of the specific car.

Owner experiences

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In depth

The petrol version is the PureTech 100 (1.2 three-cylinder turbo); WLTP consumption around 5.6 l/100km (manufacturer figure, indicative). Shares the body with the electric ë-C3 (photo). Indicative starting price, check the official configurator for the current figure.

About the Citroën C3 (2024)

Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.

The third-generation C3 came to market in 2024 on the Stellantis Smart Car platform, shared with the electric ë-C3. The car sits slightly higher on the wheels than the previous C3 and aims at a low entry price. The petrol version is the PureTech 100: a 1.2 three-cylinder turbo with 100 hp. The photo shown is the electric ë-C3; petrol and EV variant share the same body.

In practice

WLTP consumption for the PureTech 100 is around 5.6 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Owner real-world data for this model year is still limited; the earlier PureTech engines typically ran 0.5 to 1 l/100km above WLTP in practice (public forums, not measured by us, different generation). The indicative list price started around 18,990 euro at introduction and now stands at 19,490 euro, a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.

Points to note

The PureTech three-cylinder had discussion in older generations about the timing belt; whether that applies to the new engine in this C3 cannot yet be underpinned with real-world data, so we leave that rating blank. The lowest equipment level is plain; check the equipment list at the official dealer. The 310 l boot is average for the B-segment.

Same-fuel alternatives

Found your match?

Note the spec sheet and book a test drive at the dealer. The choice stays entirely yours.

No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.