Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 1.8i
Citroen C5 2008 1.7 petrol description
Estate car / wagon Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 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 Tourer 1.8i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 1.8i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 196 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 1.8i fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 11 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 71 litres or 18.76 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1120 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 8.4 litres per 100 km, which is 4% 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 Tourer 1.8i technical data
Model: | Citroen C5 Tourer 1.8i | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 2008. April ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 1749 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 192 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: | 196 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 (combined) 11.0 (urban) 6.3 (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: | 4.83m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2154 kg |
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 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 |
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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 Tourer 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 |
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All Citroen C5 estate car [2008 - 2010] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 1.6 HDiF
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 110 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C5 2008 1.7 Tourer 1.8i
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.7 Petrol | 127 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 2.0i | 2.0 Petrol | 143 HP | 9.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 2.0 HDiF | 2.0 Diesel | 138 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 2.0 HDiF | 2.0 Diesel | 138 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 2.2 HDiF | 2.2 Diesel | 173 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 Tourer 2.7 HDiF
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.9 seconds |
2.7 Diesel | 208 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
Citroen C5 2008 2.9 Tourer 3.0i V6
Most powerfull petrol version (215 HP) |
2.9 Petrol | 215 HP | 10.6 l/100km | Automatic (6) |