2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2005 Citroen C5 and 2005 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (140 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C5. (126 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C5 weights approximately 117 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 320 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C5 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2175 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |
