2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2004 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2004 Citroen C5 and 2004 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Spectra (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2004 Kia Spectra.
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, 2004 Kia Spectra (161 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (112 Nm). This means 2004 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Citroen C5 | 2004 Kia Spectra | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Spectra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 161 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1619 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |