hatchback2020–present

Citroen C4 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025

Citroen's crossover-hatchback hybrid styling. High ride comfort, spacious cabin, and highly efficient PureTech petrol and BlueHDi diesel engines.

TL;DR

44 MPG

Real-world petrol

54 MPG

Real-world diesel

50L

Tank capacity

£68.40

Full tank (petrol)

14.1p

Per mile (petrol)

Real-World Fuel Economy: The Citroen C4 achieves an estimated 44 MPG (petrol) and 54 MPG (diesel) in real-world UK driving conditions, accounting for a 12% WLTP real-world penalty.

Forecourt Fuel Cost: Refueling the 50-litre tank completely costs approximately £68.40 (petrol) or £71.05 (diesel) at average UK fuel price rates.

Fuel economy at a glance

44

Real-world MPG

Petrol

52.3

Official WLTP

Petrol

54

Real-world MPG

Diesel

64.2

Official WLTP

Diesel

Why is real-world MPG lower? Official WLTP figures are tested under laboratory conditions — smooth roads, controlled temperature, no A/C, no passengers. Real-world driving cuts efficiency by 10–15%. WorthThePump applies a 12% penalty to give a realistic estimate.

Annual fuel costs by mileage

Annual mileagePetrolDiesel
5,000 miles/yr£707£598
7,400 miles/yr(UK average)£1046£885
10,000 miles/yr£1413£1196
15,000 miles/yr£2120£1794
20,000 miles/yr£2827£2393
Full tank (50L)£68.40£71.05
Cost per mile14.1p12.0p

Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.

How does the C4 compare?

Tips to get better MPG from your C4

Use Eco mode to keep the automatic gearbox in higher gears for longer, lowering engine RPM.

The C4 has a sleek coupe-crossover silhouette; maintaining a steady highway cruise yields excellent MPG.

Check tyre inflation regularly to ensure optimal rolling resistance.

Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?

In a Citroen C4 achieving ~44 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:

£4.00

Gross saving on fuel

£0.42

Cost of 3-mile detour

£3.58

Net saving ✓

You could drive up to 28 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.

Calculate for your exact situation

Popular variants

1.2 PureTech 1301.5 BlueHDi 130

Frequently asked questions

What is the real-world MPG of the Citroen C4?

The Citroen C4 achieves approximately 44 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 52.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 54 MPG real-world.

How much does it cost to fill a Citroen C4?

The Citroen C4 has a fuel tank of 50 litres. At the UK average of 136.8p/litre for petrol, a full tank costs approximately £68.40. Diesel costs approximately £71.05 for a full tank.

What is the annual fuel cost for a Citroen C4?

At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Citroen C4 costs approximately £1046 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1413. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.

Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Citroen C4?

In a Citroen C4 doing ~44 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.58 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 28 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.

How much does the Citroen C4 cost per mile in fuel?

The Citroen C4 costs approximately 14.1p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.23 per day in fuel.

What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Citroen C4?

The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Citroen C4 is 52.3 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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