Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP
Citroen C5 2012 1.6 petrol description
Sedan Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP has been produced from 2012 to 2015. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.6 litres, which produces power of 156 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 240 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard.
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This Citroen C5 1.6 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.6 litres.
Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 210 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP fuel consumption is 6.7 litres per 100km (14.9 km/l), city fuel economy - 9.3 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 71 litres or 18.76 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1040 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1380 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 7.8 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C5 fuel consumption.

Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP technical data
| Model: | Citroen C5 1.6 THP | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2012. January ... 2015. December | ||
| Engine: | 1598 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 153 g/km |
| Power: | 156 HP ON 6000 RPM | Torque: | 240 NM ON 1400 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) |
| Top speed: | 210 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 (combined) 9.3 (urban) 5.1 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km (30.2 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres (18.8 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.78m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.45m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2065 kg | ||
Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP engine EP6CDT 5FV (THP 156)
| Engine displacement | 1598 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 77 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 85.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. More service info |
| Timing chain change interval | 130,000 km (specified), 90,000 km (recommended) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP oil type | 5W-30, 5W-40 |
| Oil capacity | 4.6 litres (4.9 quarts) More service info |
| Power | 156 HP ON 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 NM ON 1400 RPM |
| Engine manufacturer | Peugeot |
| Start of production (year) | 2009 |
| Duration of production | 17 years |
| Engine also used on | Peugeot 308 Peugeot 207 Citroen C4 Picasso Peugeot 3008 and 5 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. |
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All Citroen C5 sedan [2012 - 2015] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Citroen C5 2012 1.6 VTi
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 120 HP | 6.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP
Most powerfull petrol version (156 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 156 HP | 6.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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Citroen C5 2012 1.6 THP
Most powerfull petrol version (156 HP) |
1.6 Petrol | 156 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
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Citroen C5 2012 1.6 HDi
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
1.6 Diesel | 112 HP | 5.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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Citroen C5 2012 1.6 e-HDi
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.6 Diesel | 114 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
| Citroen C5 2012 2.0 HDi | 2.0 Diesel | 163 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
|
Citroen C5 2012 2.2 HDi
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.9 seconds |
2.2 Diesel | 204 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Automatic (6) |
