2000 Citroen C5 vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2000 Citroen C5 and 2000 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 63 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 2000 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Citroen C5 | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.1 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1457 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |