Citroën C5 II (Phase I, 2008) (2008–2012)

The Citroën C5 II (Phase I, 2008) was offered with 19 engine versions (11 diesel, 7 gasoline, 1 flex fuel (E85)), from 109 to 241 hp, built 2008–2012.

Citroën C5 (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years2008–2012
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length188.1 in (4,779 mm)
Width73.2 in (1,860 mm)
Height57.1 in (1,451 mm)
Cargo volume15.5 cu ft (439 l)
Fuel tank18.8 gal (71 l)

All Citroën C5 II (Phase I, 2008) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.6 HDi (109 hp) Airdream2008–2009Diesel109 hp (80 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)Front-wheel drive
1.6 HDi (109 hp) FAP2008–2009Diesel109 hp (80 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)13.4 s119 mph (191 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8 16V (125 hp)2008–2010Gasoline125 hp (92 kW)125 lb-ft (170 Nm)12.2 s124 mph (200 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 16V (140 hp)2008–2009Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)10.7 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 16V (140 hp) Automatic2008–2009Gasoline140 hp (103 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)12.8 s127 mph (205 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 16V (140 hp) Bioflex2008–2009Flex fuel (E85)140 hp (103 kW)148 lb-ft (200 Nm)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDi (136 hp) Automatic2008–2009Diesel136 hp (100 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)12.8 s125 mph (201 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDi (140 hp) FAP2008–2009Diesel140 hp (103 kW)236 lb-ft (320 Nm)11.6 s127 mph (204 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.2 HDi Biturbo (170 hp) FAP2008–2009Diesel170 hp (125 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)10 s136 mph (219 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.7 HDi Biturbo V6 (204 hp) Automatic2008–2009Diesel204 hp (150 kW)325 lb-ft (440 Nm)9.6 s139 mph (224 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 V6 24V (211 hp) Automatic2008–2010Gasoline211 hp (155 kW)214 lb-ft (290 Nm)9.2 s139 mph (224 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 THP (156 hp)2009–2010Gasoline156 hp (115 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.6 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDi (163 hp) FAP2009–2010Diesel163 hp (120 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)9.1 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 HDi (163 hp) FAP Automatic2009–2010Diesel163 hp (120 kW)251 lb-ft (340 Nm)10 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
3.0 HDi Biturbo V6 (241 hp) FAP Automatic2009–2012Diesel241 hp (177 kW)332 lb-ft (450 Nm)7.9 s149 mph (240 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 HDi (110 hp) FAP2010–2012Diesel110 hp (81 kW)184 lb-ft (250 Nm)11.6 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 THP (156 hp) Automatic2010–2012Gasoline156 hp (115 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)8.6 s130 mph (210 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 VTi (120 hp) EGS2010–2012Gasoline120 hp (88 kW)118 lb-ft (160 Nm)12.2 s123 mph (198 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 e-HDi (110 hp) FAP EGS2010–2012Diesel110 hp (81 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)12.6 s118 mph (190 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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