2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5.
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, 2008 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C5. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |