For Choosing this engine means you'll be getting around 60mpg, and there's enough low-down muscle to give decent flexibility. VTR+ trim provides most of the kit you need without making it prohibitively pricey.

Against It's not the cheapest version of the C3 Picasso, and compared to some rival mini-MPVs, it looks a bit expensive. Despite the high price, you still get wind-up rear windows.

Citroën C3 Picasso MPV

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

A good bet if your C3 Picasso has to have diesel power. It's no ball of fire, but it's punchy enough for everyday use. VTR+ trim also gives you the best balance of equipment and affordability.

What Car? readers say

5


Key facts

0–60mph
13.5 secs
Top speed
108 mph
Average mpg
61.4
Tank range
664 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

You have three trims to choose from if you have your heart set on a Citroen C3 Picasso. We'd avoid the entry VT trim. It comes with electric front windows and a CD player, but crucially, only two airbags. Our favourite VTR+ models adds side and curtain 'bags, along with air-conditioning, alloys and cruise control. Exclusive models are stuffed with goodies like automatic lights and wipers, dual-zone climate control, rear parking sensors and powered rear windows, but these versions are a bit pricey.

On the engine front, we'd recommend the 118bhp 1.6 petrol. It's strong, flexible and it stays smooth and quiet at all times. There's a 94bhp 1.4 available for less money, but it struggles a bit when you take it out of town, so we'd pay the extra for the 1.6. Two 1.6-litre turbodiesels give either 91bhp or 108bhp. Both are strong and smooth, and give good fuel economy. However, they're expensive and you'll have to do a lot of miles to justify spending the extra.

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