Citroen C5 2008 2.0i
Citroen C5 2008 2.0 petrol description
Sedan Citroen C5 2008 2.0i has been produced from April, 2008 to January, 2010. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 200 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 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 290 000 and 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Citroen C5 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.
Citroen C5 2008 2.0i has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Citroen C5 2008 2.0i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C5 2008 2.0i fuel consumption is 8.9 litres per 100km (11.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 12.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 71 litres or 18.76 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1040 kilometers on highway.
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 2.0i technical data
Model: | Citroen C5 2.0i | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2008. April ... 2010. January | ||
Engine: | 1997 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 212 g/km |
Power: | 143 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 200 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
Top speed: | 205 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 (combined) 12.7 (urban) 6.7 (highway) | ||
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: | 2090 kg |
Citroen C5 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 C5 2008 2.0i oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) |
Power | 140 - 145 HP ON 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 - 200 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | Peugeot |
Start of production (year) | 2005 |
Duration of production | 20 years |
Engine also used on | Peugeot 307 Peugeot 407 Citroen C4 Picasso Citroen C4 and 2 other models |
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 C5 sedan [2008 - 2010] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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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) |