2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Picasso and 2005 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Citroen Picasso and 2005 Kia Magentis are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Magentis (137 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Magentis should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Magentis weights approximately 148 kg more than 2005 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Citroen Picasso (205 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Magentis. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2005 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Picasso | Magentis |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |