Test: Citroën C3 – PureTech 110 S&S EAT6 Shine

In fact, the Citroën C4 Cactus was already a pilot project of what the ultimate city car should look like, full of solutions suitable for a car designed to mercilessly combat all the dilemmas that come with driving on city streets. Everything that was well received by Cactus users was later carried over to the Citroën C3. Highlighted by the strength and durability of the body, which is also slightly higher and gives the car a touch of a soft crossover. The wheels are extended to the extreme edges, surrounded by plastic fenders, and on the side, at the request of buyers, additional plastic Airbumps protection can be installed. Opinions are divided about the aesthetics of this protection, but one thing is for sure: it is a very useful thing, since it "absorbs" all the battle wounds that a car gets when pushing doors in tight parking spaces. With a turning radius of 11,3 meters, the C3 is not the most maneuverable in its class, but visibility is much better due to taller landings and larger glass surfaces.

Convenience and thoughtfulness in the use of space are well transferred to the interior. A noticeably "refined" cockpit can be noticed at first, as the infotainment interface has significantly reduced the number of buttons scattered across the fixtures. The driver and front passenger will be pampered with "chairlift" seats, which offer a lot of comfort but make it a little difficult to keep weight in corners. Children in the back shouldn't complain about the lack of space; If you are carrying three children in child seats, Citroën has been careful to fit ISOFIX connectors to the front passenger seat. You cannot put three carts in the trunk, but one will be “eaten” as a joke. Access to the luggage compartment may be slightly restricted due to slightly smaller rear doors and a high cargo edge, but there are 300 liters of luggage tucked inside, which is more than the standard for this segment of cars.

Citroën C3 Puretech 110 S&S EAT 6 Shine

Basic data

Base model price:	€ 18.160 XNUMX €
Test model cost:	€ 16.230 XNUMX €

Costs (per year)

Technical information

engine:	3-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbo-petrol - displacement 1.199 cm3 - maximum power 81 kW (110 hp) at 5.550 rpm - maximum torque 205 Nm at 1.500 rpm.
Energy transfer:	front-wheel drive engine - 6-speed automatic transmission - tires 205/55 R 16 V (Michelin Premacy 3).
Capacity:	top speed 188 km/h - 0-100 km/h acceleration 10,9 s - average combined fuel consumption (ECE) 4,9 l / 100 km, CO2 emissions 110 g / km.
Mass:	empty vehicle 1.050 kg - permissible gross weight 1.600 kg.
External dimensions:	length 3.996 mm - width 1.749 mm - height 1.747 mm - wheelbase 2.540 mm - trunk 300 l - fuel tank 45 l.

Our measurements

Measurement conditions: T = 29 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / kilometer state meter: 1.203 km
Acceleration 0-100km:	12,4s
402m from the city:	18,4 years ( 121 km / h)
Braking distance at 100 km / h:	39,6m
AM table:	40m
Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear	59dB