The Comparative Analysis :
Citroen C5 1.8 16V (08 - 10) vs. KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi (13 - 15)
€ 22,600

€ 27,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Citroen C5 1.8 16V is 2.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi.
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
57.1
73.2
82.5
57.3
72
79.9
73.2 in
Width
72 in
82.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
57.1 in
Height
57.3 in
110.8
188.1
110
190.7
188.1 in
Length
190.7 in
110.8 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Vehicle Weight
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.63 %

General
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
X7
Generation
TF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
123 hp
134 hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
125 lb‑ft
at 3750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
125 lb‑ft
240 lb‑ft
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Performance
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Citroen C5 1.8 16V
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
28.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
28.41 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
30 mpg
46 mpg
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
52 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
559 mi
Range
853 mi
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
559 mi
853 mi
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
104.9 kWh
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
149.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Citroen C5 1.8 16V
KIA Optima 1.7 CRDi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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