Kia Sorento 2006 vs Citroen C-Crosser 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Kia Sorento engine produces 14 HP more power than Citroen C-Crosser, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Citroen C-Crosser. Despite the higher power, Kia Sorento reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.2 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C-Crosser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sorento consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C-Crosser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sorento could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sorento consumes 3.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C-Crosser. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 740 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 208 mm (8.2 inches) | 174 mm (6.9 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 4007 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C-Crosser engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.65 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Kia Sorento is 6 cm shorter than the Citroen C-Crosser, 7 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sorento is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 486 litres | 184 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 184 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 486 litres | 441 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | 1686 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Kia Sorento has more luggage space (by 45 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Sorento (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sorento is 1 metres less than that of the Citroen C-Crosser, which means Kia Sorento can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`460 | 2`410 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 6000 | |
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