2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C5 | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
