2009 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C5 weights approximately 219 kg more than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
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, 2009 Citroen C5 (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (187 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C5 | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C5 | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2179 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1341 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
