Kia Sportage 2018 vs Citroen C5 Aircross 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Kia Sportage is more dynamic to drive. Kia Sportage engine produces 46 HP more power than Citroen C5 Aircross, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Citroen C5 Aircross. Thanks to more power Kia Sportage reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 Aircross is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Sportage consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Sportage could require 240 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Sportage consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 700 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 172 mm (6.8 inches) | 186 mm (7.3 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: | 250'000 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 C5 Aircross engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Sportage is 2 cm shorter than the Citroen C5 Aircross, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Sportage is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 503 litres | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1492 litres | no data | |
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Citroen C5 Aircross has more luggage space. Kia Sportage has 77 litres less trunk space than the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Sportage is 0.3 metres more than that of the Citroen C5 Aircross. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 19 800 | |
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