Kia Optima / Magentis (2008 – 2010) vs Citroën C5 Estate (2008 – 2010): specs compared

The Citroën C5 Estate is the more powerful of the two, with up to 211 hp against 197 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.6 s against 9.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 6.0 L/100 km. The Kia Optima / Magentis is the lighter car, from 1,421 kg against 1,478 kg.

Specification Kia Optima / Magentis Kia Optima / Magentis 2008 – 2010 Citroën C5 Estate Citroën C5 Estate 2008 – 2010
Overview
Origin South Korea France
Documented years 2008 – 2010 2008 – 2010
Body style — Estate / wagon
Variants 6 14
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Diesel, Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 150 – 197 hp 109 – 211 hp
Torque 197 – 305 Nm 169 – 450 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.5 – 10.6 s 8.6 – 14.0 s
Top speed 201 – 209 km/h 187 – 225 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.0 – 10.2 L/100 km 4.5 – 10.6 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,801 mm 4,829 mm
Width 1,806 mm 1,859 mm
Height 1,481 mm 1,496 mm
Wheelbase 2,720 mm 2,814 mm
Curb weight 1,421 – 1,603 kg 1,478 – 1,895 kg

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