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In 10 years, Citroën’s advancements in engine technology have boosted the fuel economy of its cars by nearly 50% without a drop in performance. Back in 1996, Citroën’s Saxo 1.1i recorded 42.2mpg on the Government’s official combined cycle. Ten years on, the C1 1.0i can stretch a gallon of petrol for 61.4 miles.

Citroën’s hi-tech particulate filter systems on the C4, C4 Picasso, Grand C4 Picasso, C5, C6, C8 and C-Crosser Citroën laboratory tests show exhaust emissions from these vehicles to be almost models eliminate soot. Citroën laboratory tests show exhaust emissions from these vehicles to be almost immeasurable.

Citroën’s unique Stop & Start technology on the C2 and C3 superminis helps reduce urban CO₂ emissions, fuel by as much as 27% according to independent tests in Autocar – October 26th 2004 issue.

Citroën C1 1.4HDi drivers covering 12,000 miles a year will pay just £744 in fuel.
Verified by the Government’s new car fuel consumption & emission figures

The intelligent Electronic Gearbox System (EGS) on the C4 1.6 HDi EGS, SX and VTR+ hatchback and on the C4 1.6HDi EGS VTR+ coupe delivers fuel savings of up to 6% and CO₂ emissions of just 120g/km.

Citroën has no fewer than 23 different models in the everyday Graduated Vehicle Excise Band B (up to 120g/km) which could be exempt from the Congestion Charge if Ken Livingstone’s current proposals are ratified.

Clever automated-manual gearboxes (SensoDrive) available on the C2, C3 and C3 Pluriel cut CO₂ Citroën laboratory tests show exhaust emissions from these vehicles to be almost emissions by as much as 15% in traffic. Compared with a conventional gearbox, the intelligent SensoDrive system optimises gear changes to maximise fuel economy and therefore reduce CO₂ emissions.

If every car sold in the UK was a Citroën C1 HDi, CO₂ emissions would be reduced by a third. According to calculations on figures supplied by SMMT.

All Citroën’s HDi diesel engine cars and light commercial vehicles can be run on up to 30% bio-diesel without any modification.

The C6 executive saloon can deliver 175g/km CO₂ and 42 mpg on the combined cycle.