Especificaciones y análisis del Citroën C5
Power
114HP
Torque
285Nm
Consumption
4.6l/100
Emissions
120g/km
0-100 km/h
11.6s
Top Speed
190km/h
Weight
1581kg
Price
23,530€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 4 doors
439 L
71 L
84 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Citroën C5 Seduction HDi 115 · 114 CV (2013-2015)
General description
This generation's Citroën C5 is more than a sedan; it's a statement of principles. In an automotive world that was beginning to obsess over sportiness, this French car chose a different, brave path: that of absolute comfort and timeless elegance. It represents one of the last expressions of the great French sedan, a vehicle designed to devour miles with a smoothness that caresses the souls of its occupants.
Driving experience
Driving the C5 with the 114-horsepower HDi engine is an experience of pure serenity. It doesn't aim for lightning-fast starts, but for a progressive and silent advance, ideal for long highway trips. Its chassis, a work of engineering art, filters out road imperfections, creating a magic carpet sensation. The engine, though modest in power, offers generous torque from low revs and ridiculously low consumption which, combined with its huge 71-liter tank, makes you feel you can cross the continent with hardly a stop. It's a car that calms you, that invites you to enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
Design and aesthetics
Its silhouette is fluid and majestic, with an unmistakable personality marked by the concave rear window, an aesthetic nod to the great Citroëns of the past. It's a large car, with an imposing presence that conveys status without being ostentatious. Inside, the C5 welcomes you into a cabin of remarkable quality, with well-chosen materials and a design focused on well-being. Details like the fixed-hub steering wheel are a touch of originality that constantly reminds you that you are not in just any car.
Technology and features
Although not a technological marvel by today's standards, it offered ingenious solutions in its day. Its chassis with a double-wishbone suspension on both axles is a sophisticated solution that prioritizes comfort and stability above all else. The HDi diesel engine, with common-rail injection and a variable-geometry turbo, was a benchmark in efficiency and smooth operation. The hydraulic power steering provides a classic and communicative feel, far from the artificiality of many modern electric steering systems.
Competition
In its time, it faced giants like the Volkswagen Passat, the Ford Mondeo, or its cousin, the Peugeot 508. While its German rivals focused on rigidity and dynamic efficiency, and other mainstream cars sought a balance, the C5 played in its own league. None could match its sublime ride quality and its ability to insulate occupants from the stress of the outside world. It was the choice for those who put comfort above all other considerations.
Conclusion
The Citroën C5 is a car with a nostalgic heart and a profoundly traveling soul. It is the passionate purchase for the rational driver who understands that true luxury is not speed, but tranquility. A refuge on wheels that champions a way of understanding the automobile that seems almost extinct today. Owning it is a small act of rebellion, a tribute to comfort and the pleasure of driving without haste, enjoying every kilometer.