2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 45 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | Picasso | Sorento |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |