Ready for future
Å KODA is now offering natural-gas-powered cars in response to an ever increasing demand for economical and eco-friendly cars.
Both versions of the Citigo are based on the same chassis, which allows both petrol and natural gas (CNG - Compressed-Natural-Gas) to be used.
The Citigo CNG model is fitted with three fuel tanks – 10l petrol and 72l (34.5 + 37.5) CNG and can travel a distance of 550 kilometres (350km gas + 200km petrol reserve). The Citigo CNG consumes only 4.4 m3 CNG/100 km and produces 79 g/km of CO2 emissions (25 % less than a petrol engine).
Moreover, the model is fitted with the Green Tec package, which includes the Start-Stop system, energy recovery , a lowered chassis and low rolling resistance tyres.
No difference outside and inside
The gas tank is located under the vehicle. The normal spare wheel well has been replaced by a specially moulded floor panel to make space available for the gas tank behind the rear axle.
The other gas tank is located next to the petrol tank. The Citigo CNG interior therefore remains completely unaffected. The only difference from the standard versions is absence of a spare wheel, which has been replaced by a special tyre repair kit.
A penny saved is a penny gained
The distinct advantage of CNG vehicles is their fuel economy. CNG is one of the cheapest fuels. Operating costs are approximately 50% lower compared to petrol or diesel.
The consumption of CNG vehicles in m3/100 km is nearly the same as the consumption in litres of petrol. CNG really pays off especially if a greater number of miles are driven annually.
Safe operation - safe driving
CNG is equally as safe as petrol and diesel and the tanks, located under the boot, comply with the strictest safety requirements and regulations.
Just as an example, in an accident, the entire content is released through a safety valve, so there is never any danger even in case of fire. Accidental escape of gas also is not dangerous. CNG (unlike LPG) is lighter than air and it rapidly diffuses in an open area.
Think about the future
Using natural gas in transportation also has ecological advantages, largely due to its chemical composition, i.e. the ratio of carbon to hydrogen atoms in a molecule.Natural gas consists of 98% methane, CH4, with an excellent ratio of carbon to hydrogen - ¼. Å KODA CNG vehicles cause significantly less pollution than vehicles using standard fuel; not only in terms of nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide and dioxide and precipitates, but also carcinogenic substances such as polyaromatic hydrocarbons, aldehydes and aromatics, including benzene.
CNG also has a lower impact on the greenhouse effect. In comparison to petrol, natural gas offers a potential 20-25% lower CO2 emissions.
