Citroen C3 Picasso fuel consumption
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Citroen C3 Picasso | All carmakers | Citroen C3 Picasso | |
| 2009 | +14% | +19% | +14% | +13% |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2010 | +16% | +19% | +16% | +13% |
| 2011 | +19% | +19% | +19% | +13% |
| 2012 | +21% | +19% | +23% | +13% |
| 2013 | +23% | +22% | +27% | +22% |
| 2014 | +26% | +24% | +30% | +24% |
| 2015 | +27% | +28% | +33% | +27% |
| 2016 | +28% | +38% | +36% | +34% |
| 2017 | +28% | +38% | +38% | +34% |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Citroen C3 Picasso.
Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 40.4 MPG 5.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +28% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 55.7 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 44.2 MPG 5.3 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +27% |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.2 liters per 100 km or 2% less fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Citroen C3 Picasso with automatic transmission consumes around 0.1 litres per 100 km or 4% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Citroen C3 Picasso fuel economy is slightly worse than average. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 1.6 diesel engine and manual transmission (Citroen C3 Picasso 2015 1.6 BlueHDi 98 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Citroen C3 Picasso with 1.6 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 VTi 1.6 115 HP).
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2015 1.2 PureTech 110 HP manual | 47.0 MPG 5.0 l/100km |
34.1 MPG 6.9 l/100km+38% |
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 VTi 1.4 95 HP manual | 38.6 MPG 6.1 l/100km |
32.2 MPG 7.3 l/100km+20% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 VTi 1.6 115 HP manual | 37.3 MPG 6.3 l/100km |
29.8 MPG 7.9 l/100km+25% |
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 VTi 1.6 115 HP automatic | 39.9 MPG 5.9 l/100km |
31.4 MPG 7.5 l/100km+27% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 1.6 e-HDi 92 HP automatic | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
41.3 MPG 5.7 l/100km+36% |
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 1.6 HDi 92 HP manual | 57.4 MPG 4.1 l/100km |
46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km+24% |
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2015 1.6 BlueHDi 98 HP manual | 61.9 MPG 3.8 l/100km |
46.1 MPG 5.1 l/100km+34% |
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2013 1.6 HDi 112 HP manual | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+13% |
Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 30.9 MPG 7.6 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +19% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 53.5 MPG 4.4 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +12% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 liter petrol engine | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.4 95 HP manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
31.8 MPG 7.4 l/100km+16% |
| 1.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 120 HP manual | 36.8 MPG 6.4 l/100km |
30.2 MPG 7.8 l/100km+22% |
| 1.6 liter diesel engine | ||
| Citroen C3 Picasso 2008 1.6 HDi 90 HP manual | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
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| Citroen C3 Picasso 2011 1.6 e-HDI 92 HP automatic | 56.0 MPG 4.2 l/100km |
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| Citroen C3 Picasso 2009 1.6 HDiF 110 HP manual | 49.0 MPG 4.8 l/100km |
43.6 MPG 5.4 l/100km+13% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.