Diesel, hybrid, petrol and plug-in hybrid · 2001–2015
Citroën C5
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Citroën C5. By the official figures, the 2015 uses 6.9 L/100km: 41 mpg UK, 34 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 6.9 L/100km
- 2015 official
- UK mpg
- 41 mpg
- US mpg
- 34 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a C5 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $20.40 per 100 km | $2,244 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $16.73 per 100 km | $1,857 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £19.48 per 100 miles | £1,363 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $12.84 per 100 miles | $1,734 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 6.9 L/100km | 41 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 5.6 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 7.0 L/100km | 40 mpg | 34 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.7 L/100km | 42 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 7.2 L/100km | 39 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 4.6 L/100km | 61 mpg | 51 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 2.0 L/100km | 141 mpg | 118 mpg | — |
Citroën C5 questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Citroën C5?
The 2015 Citroën C5 uses 6.9 L/100km by its official figures: 41 mpg in UK gallons and 34 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Citroën C5 cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,244 in New Zealand, $1,857 in Australia, £1,363 in United Kingdom, $1,734 in United States.
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