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Citroen C2 fuel consumption

Of all Citroen C2 modifications produced from 2003 to 2010 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 12% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 15% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 9% higher. Starting from 2003 Citroen C2 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 2006 it was slightly above industry average, at 2009 difference became less than industry average and finally at 2010 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersCitroen C2All carmakersCitroen C2
2003+6%+18% +8%+12%
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2004+7%+17% +9%+12%
2005+8%+16% +10%+12%
2006+9%+14% +11%+14%
2007+11%+15% +12%+15%
2008+12%+15% +13%+10%
2009+14%+15% +14%+5%
2010+16%+15% +16%-

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Citroen C2.

2008 - 2010

Citroen C2 2008 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines37.6 MPG
6.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines32.9 MPG
7.2 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+14%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+5%
ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.1 liter petrol engine
Citroen C2 2008 1.1i 61 HP manual 40.6 MPG
5.8 l/100km
37.9 MPG
6.2 l/100km+7%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Citroen C2 2008 1.4i 75 HP manual 39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+22%
1.4 liter diesel engine
Citroen C2 2008 1.4 HDi 8V 68 HP manual 54.7 MPG
4.3 l/100km
52.3 MPG
4.5 l/100km+5%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Citroen C2 2008 1.6i 110 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km+21%
Citroen C2 2008 1.6i 125 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km+9%
2003 - 2008

Citroen C2 2003 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines38.7 MPG
6.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines33.4 MPG
7.0 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+15%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines50.8 MPG
4.6 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+13%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Citroen C2 2003 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 3% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Citroen C2 with automatic transmission consumes around 0.4 litres per 100 km or 6% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Citroen C2 advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is significantly above average.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 1.4 diesel engine and manual transmission (Citroen C2 2003 1.4 HDi 68 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.1 liter petrol engine
Citroen C2 2003 1.1 61 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
36.8 MPG
6.4 l/100km+8%
Citroen C2 2005 1.1 61 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km+12%
Citroen C2 2006 1.1 61 HP manual 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
36.2 MPG
6.5 l/100km+10%
1.4 liter petrol engine
Citroen C2 2003 1.4 75 HP automatic 39.9 MPG
5.9 l/100km
32.2 MPG
7.3 l/100km+24%
Citroen C2 2005 1.4 75 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
33.1 MPG
7.1 l/100km+16%
Citroen C2 2006 1.4 75 HP manual 38.6 MPG
6.1 l/100km
34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km+13%
Citroen C2 2003 1.4 i 88 HP automatic 41.3 MPG
5.7 l/100km
1.4 liter diesel engine
Citroen C2 2003 1.4 HDi 68 HP manual 57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km+12%
Citroen C2 2005 1.4 HDi 68 HP manual 57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
51.1 MPG
4.6 l/100km+12%
Citroen C2 2006 1.4 HDi 68 HP manual 57.4 MPG
4.1 l/100km
50.0 MPG
4.7 l/100km+15%
1.6 liter petrol engine
Citroen C2 2003 1.6 16V 110 HP automatic 37.3 MPG
6.3 l/100km
30.5 MPG
7.7 l/100km+22%
Citroen C2 2004 1.6 16V 125 HP manual 34.1 MPG
6.9 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km+13%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.