2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2010 Kia Sportage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sportage (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 52 kg more than 2010 Kia Sportage.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sportage. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2010 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Sportage |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1517 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4351 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1694 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2629 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |