Citroen C8 2008 2.0i

Citroen C8 2008 2.0 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Citroen C8 2008 2.0i has been produced from January, 2008 to December, 2013. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 138 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 190 Nm (Newton metres) on 4100 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This Citroen C8 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

Citroen C8 2008 2.0i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C8 2008 2.0i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 185 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Citroen C8 2008 2.0i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.1 litres per 100km (11 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100 km, which is 10% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C8 fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Citroen C8 version with automatic gearbox (Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.2 seconds later (in 14.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.6 litres per 100 km.
Citroen C8 2008

Citroen C8 2008 2.0i technical data

Model: Citroen C8 2.0i
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2008. January ... 2013. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 218 g/km
Power: 138 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 190 NM ON 4100 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 185 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.1 (combined) 12.3 (urban) 7.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10 l/100km (23.5 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.73m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.86m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Seats: 7 seats
Trunk capacity: 480 litres
Trunk max capacity: 2948 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2405 kg

Citroen C8 2008 2.0i engine EW10A

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 1997 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 85 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88 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 C8 2008 2.0i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.2 litres (7.6 quarts)
Power 140 - 145 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 180 - 200 NM ON 4100 RPM
Engine manufacturer Peugeot
Start of production (year) 2005
Duration of production 19 years
Engine also used on Peugeot 307 Peugeot 407 Citroen C5 Citroen C4 Picasso Citroen C4

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Citroen C8 minivan [2008 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Citroen C8 2008 2.0i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 138 HP 9.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic 2.0 Petrol 138 HP 9.6 l/100km Automatic (4)
Citroen C8 2008 2.0 HDiF

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 138 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C8 2008 2.2 HDiF

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds

2.2 Diesel 173 HP 7.2 l/100km Manual (6)
Citroen C8 2008 2.2 HDiF Automatic

Most powerfull diesel version (173 HP)

2.2 Diesel 173 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (6)
Citroen C8 2008 reviews
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