Powered by a 67 bhp (50 kW / 68 PS) 1.4 litre diesel engine, a stop-start system is fitted that contributes to a combined cycle economy figure of 83.1 mpg (3.4 l/100km).
Similarly impressive carbon dioxide emissions of 87 g/km mean that in the UK the Citroën enjoys zero Vehicle Excise Duty, as well as a full discount off the London Congestion Charge.
Indeed, it joins a very select group of sub-90 g/km superminis, the only other two current members being the Kia Rio 1.1 CRDi 1 EcoDynamics (85 g/km) and the Škoda Fabia 1.2 CR TDI 75PS GreenLine II (89 g/km).
However, the trade-off for such eco-friendly credentials is fairly mediocre performance. While a top speed of 103 mph (165 km/h) is respectable (if largely irrelevant to everyday use), a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 16.2 seconds suggests that the C3 is going to be a sluggish drive.
Available to order now, the Citroën C3 e-HDi 70 Airdream EGS VTR+ is priced at £15,290 on the road.
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