Citroën C5 2007–2017 car dimensions: 4829 mm long, 1860 mm wide and 1495 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,612 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Automatic climate control is standard, often dual-zone with soft diffusion and pollution sensor. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard. Rear parking sensors come on mid and higher grades, with front sensors and space measurement in packs. Navigation systems add a colour screen on higher trims or as option. Lane departure warning (AFIL) is available in packs. Reversing camera is optional or fitted with nav on top grades. No factory phone mirroring.
Boot holds 505 litres seats up (or 533 with puncture kit) and expands to 1462 litres (or 1490) seats folded flat 2/3-1/3. Flat floor, retractable cover, cargo net and barrier. Hydractive versions let you lower the rear for easier loading. Electric tailgate optional on higher models. Roof bars available.
Braked towing typically reaches 1400-1600 kg depending on engine and gearbox, unbraked 750 kg. Payload sits around 570-660 kg. Hydractive III+ suspension on higher grades keeps level under load and can lower the rear for hitching. Useful for light trailers or caravans with the adjustable height.
The cabin is spacious and quiet thanks to triple door seals, acoustic windscreen and strong sound insulation. Front seats are large and supportive with height and lumbar adjustment, electric multi-way versions and massage on higher grades to cut fatigue. Dual-zone automatic climate control with soft air diffusion keeps the air even without drafts. Higher trims add heated front seats and a panoramic glass roof with electric blind for extra light.
Euro NCAP five-star rating from 2008 test
Standard ABS, EBD, emergency brake assist, ESP and traction control
Seven airbags standard including driver knee and front/rear curtains
Diesel versions fitted with particulate filter as standard
Hydractive suspension needs no maintenance for five years or 200000 km
Petrol and diesel engines are available, with diesels using high-pressure common-rail injection and a particulate filter that burns off soot to cut smoke and meet emissions rules. Official combined figures vary by engine but favour efficient long-distance running.
Service intervals follow the maker schedule of oil and filter changes at set mileages or time periods depending on engine and use. The hydropneumatic system is designed for long life with minimal upkeep.
Safety kit covers ABS with electronic brakeforce distribution, emergency brake assist, ESP stability control, adaptive front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag. Seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters are fitted, with Isofix mounts. The structure earned a full five-star Euro NCAP score.
The estate offers a flat load floor, split-fold rear seats and optional electric tailgate for easy daily use. Ride height adjusts automatically for comfort and loading, making the car practical to keep for family or long trips.
Length 4829 mm, Width 1860 mm, Height 1495 mm, Wheelbase 2815 mm (C5 2007–2017)
Sources: manufacturer data, automobiledimension.com, autoevolution.com, largus.fr.