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.

Citroen C8 2008 2.0i technical data
Model: | Citroen C8 2.0i | ||
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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 |
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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 | 20 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 |
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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) |