Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 Aircross engine produces 46 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Kia Sportage. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage, which means that by driving the Citroen C5 Aircross over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C5 Aircross consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Citroen C5 Aircross 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: | 186 mm (7.3 inches) | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Citroen C5 Aircross 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. Note, however, that this Citroen C5 Aircross version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 250'000 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 C5 Aircross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 Aircross is 2 cm longer than the Kia Sportage, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C5 Aircross is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 503 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1492 litres | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 Aircross has 77 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 Aircross is 0.3 metres less than that of the Kia Sportage. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 22 200 | 21 200 | |
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