Citroën C-Crosser engines

The Citroën C-Crosser is a French compact crossover car from Groupe PSA. Years of release – 2007-2013. Body type – 5-door 7-seater station wagon. The model is developed on the basis of the Japanese crossover Mitsubishi Outlander. The car was produced at a plant in Japan, and since 2010 it has been assembled in Kaluga (Russia). The name of the car comes from the English “to cross”.

The Citroën C-Crosser was offered with 2 engines between 2007 and 2013 (1 petrol, 1 diesel). Displacement ranges from 2.2 to 2.4 liters, power output from 156 to 170 hp. 2 use a timing chain and 1 a timing belt. 1 is turbocharged. The longest rated lifespan belongs to the Mitsubishi 4B12 (about 350,000 km).

Citroën C-Crosser engines by generation

EngineYearsVolumePowerFuelTimingOilLifespan
Citroën C-Crosser I (EP) 2007–2013
Mitsubishi 4B122007–20122.4 L R4165–170 hppetrolchain5.2 L~350,000 km
Peugeot DW12MTED42007–20132.2 L R4156 hpdiesel, turbochain + belt5.2 L~350,000 km

Citroën C-Crosser engine FAQ

What engines were used in the Citroën C-Crosser?

Citroën C-Crosser I (EP) (2007–2013): Mitsubishi 4B12 and Peugeot DW12MTED4.

Which Citroën C-Crosser engine is the most durable?

By rated service life the most durable Citroën C-Crosser engines are: Mitsubishi 4B12 — about 350,000 km; Peugeot DW12MTED4 — about 350,000 km. Actual lifespan depends heavily on maintenance and oil change intervals.

How much oil does the Citroën C-Crosser engine take?

Engine oil capacity with filter: Mitsubishi 4B12 — 5.2 L (5W-30, 5W-40); Peugeot DW12MTED4 — 5.2 L (5W-30).

Does the Citroën C-Crosser have a timing belt or chain?

Timing chain: Mitsubishi 4B12 and Peugeot DW12MTED4; timing belt: Peugeot DW12MTED4. Belts must be replaced on schedule: on many engines a broken belt bends the valves.

Was the Citroën C-Crosser available with a diesel engine?

Yes: Peugeot DW12MTED4.

Engine details

Mitsubishi 4B12

Mitsubishi 4B12

2006–present · 2.4 L R4 · petrol · 165–170 hp · chain

This is a practically trouble-free motor, but at high mileage it is prone to oil burn due to severe wear on the…

Peugeot DW12MTED4

Peugeot DW12MTED4

2007–2013 · 2.2 L R4 · diesel · 156 hp · chain + belt

The main problems are related to the violation of the fuel filter replacement schedule.

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