2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Kia Cerato
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 and 2008 Kia Cerato were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cerato (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C5. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cerato should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2008 Kia Cerato.
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 Citroen C5 (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Cerato. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Kia Cerato | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Cerato |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1502 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |