Citroen C-Crosser 2007 vs Kia Sorento 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 156 HP | 197 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 436 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Citroen C-Crosser engine produces 41 HP less power than Kia Sorento, whereas torque is 56 NM less than Kia Sorento. Despite less power, Citroen C-Crosser reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C-Crosser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C-Crosser consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento, which means that by driving the Citroen C-Crosser over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C-Crosser consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sorento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Sorento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 174 mm (6.9 inches) | 191 mm (7.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Sorento can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Citroen C-Crosser engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 4007 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Carnival, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sorento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Sorento 2009 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Sorento 2009 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
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Citroen C-Crosser is smaller. Citroen C-Crosser is 4 cm shorter than the Kia Sorento, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C-Crosser is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 184 litres | 258 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 441 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1686 litres | no data | |
| In 7-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 74 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.88 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C-Crosser is 1.12 metres more than that of the Kia Sorento, which means Citroen C-Crosser can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 7000 | |
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