Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic

Citroen C8 2008 2.0 petrol description

Minivan / MPV Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 290 up to 490 thousand 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 Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 14.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 178 km/h.

Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (10.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Citroen C8 version with manual gearbox (Citroen C8 2008 2.0i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 2.2 seconds faster (in 12.2 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km.
Citroen C8 2008

Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic technical data

Model: Citroen C8 2.0i Automatic
Body style: Minivan / MPV
Production period: 2008. January ... 2013. December 
Engine: 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 230 g/km
Power: 138 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 190 NM ON 4100 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 178 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 14.4 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.6 (combined) 13.7 (urban) 7.3 (highway)
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: 2435 kg

Citroen C8 2008 2.0i Automatic 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 Automatic 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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