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Renault Trafic fuel consumption

Of all Renault Trafic modifications produced from 2001 to 2019 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 4% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 2001 Renault Trafic average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was similar to average, at 2002 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. Of course, it should be noted that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed quite significantly across the entire automotive industry during this period. For more details, see the table below.

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

YearDiesel cars
All carmakersRenault Trafic
2001+6%+4%
Show all years
2002+7%+4%
2003+8%+4%
2004+9%+4%
2005+10%+4%
2006+11%insignificant
2007+12%insignificant
2008+13%insignificant
2009+14%insignificant
2010+16%insignificant
2011+19%+6%
2012+23%+15%
2013+27%+15%
2014+30%+15%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Renault Trafic.

2011 - 2014

Renault Trafic 2011 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines32.9 MPG
7.1 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines28.6 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+16%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Renault Trafic 2011 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.9 liters per 100 km or 14% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Renault Trafic with automatic transmission consumes around 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Renault Trafic advertised fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is one of the worst.
Of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Renault Trafic with 2.0 diesel engine and manual transmission (Renault Trafic 2011 2.0 dCi 90 HP), but despite this 65% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter diesel engine
Renault Trafic 2011 2.0 dCi 90 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km+23%
Renault Trafic 2011 Grand 2.0 dCi 90 HP manual 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km+8%
Renault Trafic 2011 2.0 dCi 115 HP manual 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+9%
Renault Trafic 2011 2.0 dCi 115 HP automatic 31.4 MPG
7.5 l/100km
27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km+13%
Renault Trafic 2011 Grand 2.0 dCi 115 HP manual 35.6 MPG
6.6 l/100km
28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km+24%
2006 - 2011

Renault Trafic 2006 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines28.8 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant
ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
2.0 liter petrol engine
Renault Trafic 2006 L1H1 2.0 120 HP manual 22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km
Renault Trafic 2006 L2H1 2.0 120 HP manual 22.8 MPG
10.3 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Renault Trafic 2006 L1H1 2.0 dCi 90 Hp 90 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km-1%
Renault Trafic 2006 L2H1 2.0 dCi 90 Hp 90 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
30.2 MPG
7.8 l/100km-1%
Renault Trafic 2006 L1H1 2.0 dCi 114 Hp 114 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+6%
Renault Trafic 2006 L2H1 2.0 dCi 114 Hp 114 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
28.0 MPG
8.4 l/100km+6%
2.5 liter diesel engine
Renault Trafic 2006 L1H1 2.5 dCi 145 HP manual 27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km-1%
Renault Trafic 2006 L2H1 2.5 dCi 145 HP manual 27.0 MPG
8.7 l/100km
27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km-1%
2001 - 2006

Renault Trafic 2001 fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines28.5 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *insignificant
ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.9 liter diesel engine
Renault Trafic 2001 Passenger 1.9 TD 82 Hp 82 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+4%
Renault Trafic 2001 Generation 1.9 TD 100 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km0%
Renault Trafic 2001 Passenger 1.9 TD 100 Hp 100 HP manual 29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km0%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Renault Trafic 2001 Generation 2.0 120 HP manual 23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km
Renault Trafic 2001 Passenger 2.0 120 HP manual 23.1 MPG
10.2 l/100km
2.5 liter diesel engine
Renault Trafic 2003 Generation 2.5 TD 135 HP manual 27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+3%
Renault Trafic 2003 Passenger 2.5 TD 135 HP manual 27.4 MPG
8.6 l/100km
26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km+3%

* - 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.