2010 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2010 Kia Sedona and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 430 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5. 2010 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2010 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2010 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Sedona | 2010 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Kia | Citroen |
| Model | Sedona | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
