Diesel and petrol · 2006–2007

Citroën C2

MPG, running costs and specs for the Citroën C2. By the official figures, the 2006 gets 42 mpg, about $1,399 a year in the US.

Citroën C2 in silver
MPG
42 mpg
2006 official · 5.6 L/100km
A year's gas
$1,399
at today's prices in the US
On a full tank
455 miles
41 L tank
Seats
5

What a C2 costs to run

At today's average gas prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
United States$4.35/gal petrol$10.36 per 100 miles$1,399
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$16.46 per 100 km$1,811
Australia$2.41/L petrol$13.52 per 100 km$1,501
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£15.72 per 100 miles£1,100

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.

C2 I (Phase II), 2020

Specs for the Citroën C2 1.4i 8V (73 hp), 5-speed manual; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
C2 I (Phase II)
Built
2003-2009
Built in
France
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,666 mm
Width
1,659 mm
Height
1,474 mm
Wheelbase
2,315 mm
Kerb weight
990 kg
Gross vehicle mass
1,362 kg
Boot
166 L
Boot, seats folded
879 L
Towing (braked)
530 kg
Towing (unbraked)
450 kg

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
54 kW
Torque
118 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual
0–100 km/h
12.6 s
Top speed
169 km/h

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6 L/100km
CO₂
143 g/km
Fuel tank
41 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

C2, 2003–2009

Specs for the 1.4 petrol; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
City
Generation
C2
Built
2003-2009
Seats
4
Doors
3
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
3,665 mm
Width
1,659 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,314 mm
Kerb weight
998 kg
Boot
166 L

Engine

Engine
1.4 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
54 kW
Torque
118 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
6 L/100km
Fuel tank
40 L
Minimum petrol
95 RON

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2006Petrol5.6 L/100km50 mpg42 mpg—

Citroën C2 questions

What MPG does the Citroën C2 get?

The 2006 Citroën C2 gets 42 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (5.6 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Citroën C2 cost to run a year in the US?

About $1,399 a year at today's average gas price of $4.35/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.

How far does a Citroën C2 go on a full tank?

About 455 miles (732 km) from its 41 L tank at its official fuel use.

How much can a Citroën C2 tow?

530 kg braked, for the Citroën C2 1.4i 8V (73 hp), 5-speed manual.

How big is the Citroën C2's trunk?

166 L, for the Citroën C2 1.4i 8V (73 hp), 5-speed manual.

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