Citroen C-Elysee

Citroen C-Elysee: Which Version Should You Buy?

The Citroen C-Elysee in this catalogue is a FWD Sedan offered across one generation and its restyling. The original model ran from September 2012 through October 2016 with five versions; the restyling began in November 2016 with four. For the lowest measured combined fuel consumption, choose the restyled diesel 1.6 MT with 99 hp: it uses 3.8 L/100 km.

The Citroen C-Elysee in this catalogue is a FWD Sedan offered across one generation and its restyling. The original model ran from September 2012 through October 2016 with five versions; the restyling began in November 2016 with four. For the lowest measured combined fuel consumption, choose the restyled diesel 1.6 MT with 99 hp: it uses 3.8 L/100 km. For the quickest acceleration, choose the restyled Gasoline 1.6 MT with 115 hp, which reaches 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds. Buyers who want an Automatic get the Gasoline 1.6 AT with 115 hp, while the lightest listed choice is the restyled 1.2 MT at 980 kg.

Citroen C-Elysee generations and version changes

The original 1 generation was produced from September 2012 to October 2016 as a Sedan with five versions. Its range comprised the Gasoline 1.2 MT with 72 hp, Gasoline 1.2 EGS with 72 hp, Gasoline 1.6 MT with 115 hp, Gasoline 1.6 AT with 115 hp, and Diesel 1.6 MT with 92 hp. These cars were available with Manual, Robotic, or Automatic transmissions, and every version used FWD.

The 1 generation, restyling began in November 2016 and contains four Sedan versions. The Gasoline 1.2 MT increased from 72 to 82 hp and became 2.2 seconds quicker to 100 km/h. The Diesel 1.6 MT rose from 92 to 99 hp, gained 24 Nm, and reduced measured combined consumption by 0.5 L/100 km. The 115 hp Gasoline 1.6 MT remained available but improved its 0–100 km/h time by 0.9 seconds. The Gasoline 1.6 AT retained 115 hp and moved from a 4-speed Automatic to a 6-speed Automatic; its measured combined consumption fell by 0.5 L/100 km. The 1.2 EGS was not listed after the restyling.

Citroen C-Elysee engine specs

Among the Gasoline engines, the restyled 1.2 MT produces approximately 68.4 hp per litre, compared with approximately 60.1 hp per litre for the earlier 72 hp 1.2 MT and 1.2 EGS. Both generations’ 115 hp Gasoline engine produces approximately 72.5 hp per litre. The original 92 hp Diesel develops approximately 59.0 hp per litre, while the restyled 99 hp Diesel reaches approximately 63.5 hp per litre.

The diesel comparison is particularly clear in torque output. The original Diesel 1.6 MT produces 230 Nm at 1750 rpm, while the restyled Diesel 1.6 MT produces 254 Nm at the same 1750 rpm. Both exceed the 150 Nm delivered by the 115 hp Gasoline versions, although the Gasoline engine reaches its torque figure at 4000 rpm.

Citroen C-Elysee performance and fuel consumption

The restyled Diesel 1.6 MT with 99 hp is the economy leader, using 0.5 L/100 km less in the combined cycle than the original 92 hp Diesel 1.6 MT. It is also 1.6 seconds quicker to 100 km/h and has a top speed 3 km/h higher.

For Gasoline buyers, the restyled 1.2 MT has the lowest combined figure at 4.8 L/100 km. It consumes 1.6 L/100 km less than the restyled 115 hp 1.6 MT, but the larger-engine version reaches 100 km/h 3.5 seconds sooner and adds 19 km/h to the top speed.

The restyled 115 hp 1.6 MT is the performance choice. Compared with the restyled 1.6 AT, it is 1.7 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, has an 8 km/h higher top speed, and uses 0.4 L/100 km less in combined driving. The Automatic remains the relevant alternative when transmission type matters more than those measured differences.

No performance or consumption figure is missing for any listed version; every version has measured acceleration, top-speed, city, highway, and combined-consumption data.

Citroen C-Elysee weight, ground clearance and wheel size

The lightest version is the restyled 1.2 MT at 980 kg. Its weight-to-power figure is approximately 12.0 kg per hp, better than the original 72 hp 1.2 MT and 1.2 EGS at approximately 14.7 kg per hp. The strongest figure belongs to the restyled 115 hp 1.6 MT at approximately 9.5 kg per hp; the original 115 hp Manual and Automatic versions are both approximately 10.1 kg per hp.

Gross weight and ground clearance were not measured for the restyled versions. In the original range, gross weight runs from 1459 kg for the 1.2 MT to 1559 kg for the 1.6 AT. Ground clearance is 140 mm for the original Gasoline versions and not measured for the original Diesel 1.6 MT. Every listed version has a 50 L tank and the same recorded wheel-size choices: 185/65 R15 and 195/55 R16. Overall exterior dimensions and trunk space were not measured in the supplied data.

Which Citroen C-Elysee version should you buy?

Choose the restyled Diesel 1.6 MT with 99 hp when measured economy and torque are the priorities. Its 3.8 L/100 km combined consumption, 98 g/km CO₂ output, and 254 Nm are the strongest figures in those respective comparisons. It also reaches 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds, so it gives up only 1.4 seconds to the quickest version.

Choose the restyled Gasoline 1.6 MT with 115 hp for performance. Its 9.4-second 0–100 km/h result is the quickest in the catalogue, while its 188 km/h top speed matches the highest listed figure. It also has the best weight-to-power result at approximately 9.5 kg per hp.

Choose the restyled Gasoline 1.2 MT with 82 hp for a lighter car and lower Gasoline consumption. It weighs 980 kg and returns 4.8 L/100 km combined. Against the earlier 72 hp 1.2 MT, it adds 10 hp, cuts 75 kg, improves acceleration by 2.2 seconds, and reduces combined consumption by 0.5 L/100 km.

Choose the restyled Gasoline 1.6 AT with 115 hp if an Automatic is required. Compared with the original 1.6 AT, it has a 6-speed rather than 4-speed Automatic, accelerates to 100 km/h 0.7 seconds sooner, and lowers combined consumption from 7.3 to 6.8 L/100 km. Its top speed decreases from 188 to 180 km/h.

The original 1.2 EGS is the only Robotic choice. It uses 0.1 L/100 km less combined fuel than the contemporary 1.2 MT, but takes 1.2 seconds longer to reach 100 km/h. Its value therefore depends specifically on wanting the Robotic transmission rather than on performance.

Price data, engine-oil specifications, reliability records, and problem reports were not measured. A buying decision on those points cannot be made from this catalogue data; the defensible comparison here is between the recorded engines, transmissions, performance, consumption, and weights.