2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2001 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Citroen C5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Carens (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 0 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 257 kg more than 2001 Kia Carens.
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, 2007 Citroen C5 (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2001 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C5 | Carens |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
