2010 Kia Venga vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2011 Citroen C5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Venga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Venga would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Citroen C5 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 345 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Kia Venga (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5. 2011 Citroen C5 has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Venga will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Venga | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Kia | Citroen |
| Model | Venga | C5 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17:01 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1365 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |
