Citroen DS3 — MPG & Fuel Costs 2025
Citroen's premium small hatchback. Stylish design, fun drive dynamics, and highly efficient e-HDi and PureTech engines.
TL;DR
45 MPG
Real-world petrol
67 MPG
Real-world diesel
50L
Tank capacity
£68.40
Full tank (petrol)
13.8p
Per mile (petrol)
Real-World Fuel Economy: The Citroen DS3 achieves an estimated 45 MPG (petrol) and 67 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
45
Real-world MPG
Petrol
53.3
Official WLTP
Petrol
67
Real-world MPG
Diesel
78.5
Official WLTP
Diesel
Annual fuel costs by mileage
| Annual mileage | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 5,000 miles/yr | £691 | £482 |
| 7,400 miles/yr(UK average) | £1023 | £713 |
| 10,000 miles/yr | £1382 | £964 |
| 15,000 miles/yr | £2073 | £1446 |
| 20,000 miles/yr | £2764 | £1928 |
| Full tank (50L) | £68.40 | £71.05 |
| Cost per mile | 13.8p | 9.6p |
Based on UK average fuel prices: petrol 136.8p/L · diesel 142.1p/L. Prices updated regularly.
How does the DS3 compare?
Tips to get better MPG from your DS3
The e-HDi diesel is exceptionally fuel-efficient; keep motorway cruising at 65-70 mph.
Keep the turbo engine in its sweet spot by upshifting early.
Use the gearshift indicator to prevent the engine from laboring under load.
Is the cheaper petrol station worth it?
In a Citroen DS3 achieving ~45 MPG real-world, if you fill 40 litres and the alternative station is 10p/litre cheaper:
£4.00
Gross saving on fuel
£0.41
Cost of 3-mile detour
£3.59
Net saving ✓
You could drive up to 29 miles round-trip before the saving disappears entirely.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the real-world MPG of the Citroen DS3?
The Citroen DS3 achieves approximately 45 MPG in real-world petrol driving — around 12% lower than the official WLTP figure of 53.3 MPG due to real driving conditions. Diesel variants achieve around 67 MPG real-world.
How much does it cost to fill a Citroen DS3?
The Citroen DS3 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 DS3?
At the UK average annual mileage of 7,400 miles and current petrol price of 136.8p/litre, a Citroen DS3 costs approximately £1023 per year in fuel. At 10,000 miles/year the cost rises to £1382. Actual costs vary with your driving style and mileage.
Is it worth driving to a cheaper petrol station in a Citroen DS3?
In a Citroen DS3 doing ~45 MPG real-world, driving 3 miles round-trip to save 10p/litre on a 40-litre fill nets approximately £3.59 after the extra fuel cost. You could drive up to 29 miles before the saving is eaten up. Use the WorthThePump calculator for your exact situation.
How much does the Citroen DS3 cost per mile in fuel?
The Citroen DS3 costs approximately 13.8p per mile in petrol at current UK prices. Over a typical commute of 30 miles per day, that is approximately £4.14 per day in fuel.
What is the WLTP MPG figure for the Citroen DS3?
The official WLTP fuel economy figure for the Citroen DS3 is 53.3 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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