Specs for all generations of Citroen C5

Dimensions vary depending on the variant. Station wagon variants measure at between 4760 mm (187.4 in.) and 4840 mm (190.55 in.) in length, 1770 mm (69.69 in.) and 1860 mm (73.23 in.) in width, and 1479 mm (58.23 in.) and 1520 mm (59.84 in.) in height, and sedan variants – between 4618 mm (181.81 in.) and 4779 mm (188.15 in.) in length, 1770 mm (69.69 in.) and 1860 mm (73.23 in.) in width, and 1451 mm (57.13 in.) and 1476 mm (58.11 in.) in height.

Ground clearance could be 130 mm (5.1 in.), 140 mm (5.5 in.), or 150 mm (5.9 in.), depending on the variant. The Citroen C5 Cross Tourer also features an automatic clearance adjustment system, which can increase the standard 150-mm ground clearance by up to 60 mm , taking into account speed and road condition.

Lowest output in the range is 90 Hp (2000 Citroen C5 I (Phase I, 2000) 2.0 HDi (90 Hp); 2001 Citroen C5 I Break (Phase I, 2000) 2.0 HDi (90 Hp)), while the highest - 241 Hp (2009 Citroen C5 II Tourer (Phase I, 2008) 3.0 HDi Biturbo V6 (241 Hp) FAP Automatic; 2009 Citroen C5 II (Phase I, 2008) 3.0 HDi Biturbo V6 (241 Hp) FAP Automatic).

Fuel consumption is between 4.2 l/100 km (56 mpg) (2015 Citroen C5 II (Phase II, 2012) 2.0 BlueHDi (150 Hp) S&S) and 10.9 l/100 km (21.58 mpg) (2004 Citroen C5 I Break (Phase II, 2004) 3.0i V6 24V Carlsson (235 Hp) Automatic), depending on the variant.

In 2021, a new third generation of Citroen C5 was announced – the C5X, having a more of a crossover body style and being available as a plug-in hybrid.

No fully-electric variants are included in the range. The third generation revealed in 2021, however, was announced to be available as a plug-in hybrid.

No, the Citroen C5 range includes only 5-seater vehicles.

Despite Citroen not being famous for its reliability, Citroen C5 owners are generally satisfied with the durability and quality of their vehicles. Still, there are some common issues experienced, mainly with electronics and suspension.