Citroen C5 Aircross 2018 vs Kia Sportage 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| 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 | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Citroen C5 Aircross engine produces 5 HP less power than Kia Sportage, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Kia Sportage. Despite less power, Citroen C5 Aircross reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 62 litres | |
| 850 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Combo, Citroen Berlingo, Opel Grandland | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Sportage might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1630 litres | 1469 litres | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage capacity. Citroen C5 Aircross has 100 litres more trunk space than the Kia Sportage. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Citroen C5 Aircross (by 161 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`020 kg | 2`210 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`593 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 617 kg | |
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| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 21 000 | |
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