2008-2017 C5 OverviewCitroën C5 Overview (2008 - 2017)
2008 - 2017
Tech Specs Summary
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- 117 - 149 mph
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- 7.9 - 14.0 seconds
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- 108 - 238 hp
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- 22.1 - 57.4 mpg
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- 3,307 - 4,138 lbs
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- 16.5 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 18.8 - 52.6 ft3 (Wagon)
This generation of the Citroën C5 was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën between 2008 - 2017. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as either a sedan or wagon. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 108 hp 1.6 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 238 hp 2.9 L V6 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. However, some models have double wishbone front suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the C5 is the Citroën C5 3.0 V6 which scores 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 208 hp and a power/weight ratio of 19.07 lb/hp it has a top speed of 139 mph and gets to 62 mph in 10.0 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Citroën C5 Tourer BlueHDi 150 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 1,051 miles and can store 18.8-52.6 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,653 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 3,638 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
