Performance Review: Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v - [2001]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Citroen C5 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2001. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2001 Lamborghini Diablo GTR 6.0L V12 and the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12.This particular Citroen C5 has a 2197cc Turbo Diesel powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Diesel St4's includes the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive

The C5 shares its Diesel St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d XDrive and the 2014 BMW 6 Series 640d. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the C5's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1563 kgs (3445 lbs) this makes the Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Citroen C5 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp)

In terms of power the 2197cc 16V St4 engine produces 131 bhp (97 kW) @ 4000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (134 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (148 bhp).

The Turbo St4 throws out 232 lb-ft (314.5 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Ford Puma ST 1.5 Turbo (236 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Citroen C5 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1999 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR (108.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Citroen C5.

The Citroen C5 has a Power to weight ratio of 83.8 bhp per ton and 148.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2001 C5 competing with the 1999 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR (108.6 bhp per ton) or the 1979 Ford Mustang Cobra 5.0 V8 (108.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Citroen C5 generating around 148.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT (173.4 lb-ft per ton) or the 2009 Audi A5 S5 3.0 Quattro Cabriolet (173.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 9.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 10.2 secs, this made the Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v as fast as the 1997 Citroen Saxo 1.6i VTR (9.90 secs) the 1980 Nissan Skyline Hardtop 2000 Turbo GT-E (9.90 secs) the 1979 Dodge Magnum GT 5.9L V8 (9.90 secs) the or the 1968 Ford Escort 1.6 Twin Cam (9.90 secs). This Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v is also faster than the 1980 Renault 18 1.6 Turbo (10.00 secs) the 1976 Triumph 2500 TC (10.00 secs) the 1966 Pontiac Tempest Le Mans Sprint (10.00 secs) the and the 1950 Ferrari 195 Inter (10.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the C5 and the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6

When talking about the performance of the Citroen C5 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 18.31 secs @ 74.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2013 Land-Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 (18.23 secs), the 2016 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo Auto (18.24 secs), and the 2010 Citroen DS4 200 1.6 Turbo (18.25 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2001 version of the Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v has a maximum speed of 127mph.

Top Speed of the 2001 C5 equals the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (138 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2001 Citroen C5 2.2 HDi 16v then how about the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (138 mph), the 2008 Audi A3 2.0tdi Quattro S-Line (138 mph), or the 2004 Renault Clio 2.0 16V Renaultsport Trophy 182 (138 mph).

Related Links:

2001 C5 Rivals List.

A Brief History of Citroen

Car Comparison