Citroen C5 2010 vs Kia Optima 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.7 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: | 112 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Kia Optima is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C5 engine produces 29 HP less power than Kia Optima, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Kia Optima. Due to the lower power, Citroen C5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Citroen C5 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C5 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Citroen C5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1420 km in combined cycle | 1590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1610 km on highway | 1700 km on highway | ||
| 1220 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C5 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.49 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen C5 is 8 cm shorter than the Kia Optima, width is practically the same , while the height of Citroen C5 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 510 litres | |
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Kia Optima has more luggage space. Citroen C5 has 71 litres less trunk space than the Kia Optima. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Kia Optima, which means Citroen C5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`041 | 2`080 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 11 600 | |
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