1997 Citroen XM vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen XM would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Citroen XM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Citroen XM (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Citroen XM should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 78 kg more than 1997 Citroen XM.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen XM. (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Citroen XM | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | XM | Cee'd |
Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1358 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |