2005 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2010 Kia Cee'd is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C5 (117 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2010 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen C5 | 2010 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C5 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 53 L |
