Citroen C5 2008 1.8i

Citroen C5 2008 1.7 petrol description

Sedan Citroen C5 2008 1.8i has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2010. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.7 litres, which produces power of 125 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 170 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Citroen C5 1.7 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Citroen C5 2008 1.8i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C5 2008 1.8i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C5 2008 1.8i fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 71 litres or 18.76 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1140 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C5 fuel consumption.

Citroen C5 safety

During safety testing Citroen C5 has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C5 is evaluated with five stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Citroen C5 got two stars.

Citroen C5 2008

Citroen C5 2008 1.8i technical data

Model: Citroen C5 1.8i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2008. April ... 2010. January 
Engine: 1749 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 188 g/km
Power: 125 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 170 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 6.2 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.4 l/100km (28 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 71 litres (18.8 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.78m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 439 litres
Gross weight: 2015 kg

Citroen C5 2008 1.8i engine EW7A

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1749 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82.7 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 81.4 mm
Compression ratio 11 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Citroen C5 2008 1.8i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 125 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 170 NM ON 3750 RPM
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on Peugeot 407

All Citroen C5 sedan [2008 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen C5 2008 1.6 HDiF

Most fuel efficient diesel version

1.6 Diesel 110 HP 5.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C5 2008 1.7 1.8i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.7 Petrol 127 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C5 2008 2.0i 2.0 Petrol 143 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C5 2008 2.0i 2.0 Petrol 143 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen C5 2008 2.0 HDiF 2.0 Diesel 138 HP 6.0 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C5 2008 2.0 HDiF 2.0 Diesel 138 HP 7.1 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C5 2008 2.2 HDiF 2.2 Diesel 173 HP 6.5 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C5 2008 2.7 HDiF

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds

2.7 Diesel 208 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C5 2008 2.9 3.0i V6

Most powerfull petrol version (215 HP)

2.9 Petrol 215 HP 10.5 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C5 2008 reviews
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