2006 Citroen C2 vs. 2006 Kia Sorento

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C2 and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sorento weights approximately 1097 kg more than 2006 Citroen C2. 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, 2006 Kia Sorento (301 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C2. 2006 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen C2 has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen C2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C2 2006 Kia Sorento
Make Citroen Kia
Model C2 Sorento
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1124 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 59 HP 194 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 94 Nm 301 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69 mm 85.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 930 kg 2027 kg
Vehicle Length 3670 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2320 mm 2720 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6 L/100km 10 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 41 L 80 L


 

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