Citroen C3 Aircross — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Citroen's quirky compact SUV. Featuring high cabin flexibility, sliding seats, and frugal engine options.
TL;DR
42 MPG
Real-world petrol
51 MPG
Real-world diesel
45L
Tank capacity
£61.56
Full tank (petrol)
14.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Citroen C3 Aircross achieves an estimated 42 MPG (petrol) and 51 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.
Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 45-litre tank completely costs approximately £61.56 (petrol) or £63.95 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.
Fuel economy at a glance
42
Real-world MPG
Petrol
49.6
Official WLTP
Petrol
51
Real-world MPG
Diesel
60.1
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £740 | £633 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1096 | £937 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1481 | £1267 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2221 | £1900 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2961 | £2533 |
| Full tank (45L) | £61.56 | £63.95 |
| Cost per mile | 14.8p | 12.7p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the C3 Aircross compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your C3 Aircross
The high roof profile creates wind drag; maintain 65 mph on the highway.
Use Eco settings to smooth throttle responses in town.
Check tyre pressures regularly to prevent rolling resistance drag.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Citroen C3 Aircross achieving ~42 MPG real-world, if you fill 36 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£3.60
Gross saving on fuel
£0.44
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.16
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 24 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Citroen C3 Aircross?
The Citroen C3 Aircross achieves approximately 42 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 49.6 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 51 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Citroen C3 Aircross?
The Citroen C3 Aircross has a fuel tank of 45 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £61.56. Diesel costs approximately £63.95 for a full tank.
What is the annual fuel cost for a Citroen C3 Aircross?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Citroen C3 Aircross costs approximately £1096 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1481. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Citroen C3 Aircross?
In a Citroen C3 Aircross doing ~42 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 36-litre fill nets approximately £3.16 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 24 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Citroen C3 Aircross cost per mile in fuel?
The Citroen C3 Aircross costs approximately 14.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.44 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Citroen C3 Aircross?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Citroen C3 Aircross is 49.6 MPG. However, real-world MPG is typically 10–15% lower than WLTP due to cold starts, air conditioning, motorway speeds, and varying loads. WorthThePump uses a 12% real-world penalty to give a more accurate estimate.
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