2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Citroen C3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 865 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C3 | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C3 | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
