2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,178 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen C5 (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 816 kg more than 2007 Kia Picanto. 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, 2007 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Picanto. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Picanto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2178 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 15.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 35 L |