2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2009 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C5 and 2009 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sorento weights approximately 557 kg more than 2009 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C5. 2009 Kia Sorento has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C5 | 2009 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C5 | Sorento |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1442 kg | 1999 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 80 L |