Citroen C5 1.8 16V 2003 - 2004 Reviews, Technical Data, Prices

Citroen C5 2001 1.7 petrol description

Hatchback Citroen C5 2001 1.8 16V has been produced from 2003 to September, 2004. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.7 litres, which produces power of 117 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 160 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 without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).More engine specs This Citroen C5 1.7 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.25 litres.

Citroen C5 2001 1.8 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.Citroen C5 2001 1.8 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.1 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 196 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Citroen C5 2001 1.8 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.7 litres per 100km (13 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.6 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 840 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1100 kilometers on highway.According to user reviews, this Citroen real everyday fuel consumption is 8.1 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Citroen C5 fuel consumption.

Citroen C5 safety

During safety testing Citroen C5 has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Citroen C5 is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Citroen C5 got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Citroen C5 version with automatic gearbox (Citroen C5 2001 1.7 1.8 16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2 seconds later (in 13.1 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.