Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi 163HP manual vs Kia Optima Sedan 2.0 DOHC 165HP manual

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Citroen DS5, model available from 2011.
It has 2.0 HDi 163HP diesel engine produced from 2011.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 6 speed gearbox.

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Kia Optima Sedan, model available from 2011.
It has 2.0 DOHC 165HP petrol engine produced from 2013 to 2013.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 6 speed gearbox.

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Average consumption

5 > 7.2 l

The Citroen consumes 2.2 l less fuel in the mixed cycle in comparison to the Kia Optima Sedan. The difference at the level of 2.2 l will be quite very appreciable in everyday usage of the vehicle. In the long run it will bring you a considerable reduction of costs.

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Maximal torque

340 > 197 Nm

The Citroen has 73 % more torque in relation to the Kia Optima. Even though the majority of drivers do not take into consideration the maximum torque when choosing a car, it describes the best how a vehicle is speeding up. In this case the difference is relevant hence the Citroen will give you better feeling of driving.

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Urban consumption

6.2 > 9.3 l

The Citroen DS5 consumes 3.1 l less fuel in urban cycle than the Kia Optima. The difference at the level of 3.1 l is very significant in daily using vehicle. Additionally, during many months it may generate huge savings. Moreover you shoule take int consideration that estimated results of the average fuel consumption may be considerably raised if you move swiftly. The difference in fuel consumption of the vehicles compared by you is so huge that you should consider to choose vehicles with similar engines. Only then will the comparision have a sense.

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Acceleration 0-100 km/h

8.8 > 9.5 s

The Kia Optima Sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 Km/h relatively slower than the Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi 163HP manual. The difference in the amount of 7 percent is not really significant and it should not be substantially taken by you into consideration for selecting the better one of compared cars.

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Top speed

215 > 210 km/h

The top speed possible to be reached by the Citroen DS5 is greater in comparison to this of the Kia Optima which allows to cover the same distance on the highway in shorter period of time. The difference that amounts to 2 percent is little and is imperceptible in daily driving.

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Maximal torque RPM

2,005 > 4,795 revolutions/minute

This big difference stems from the fact that both compared vehicles are equipped with various engines. The Citroen DS5 is equipped with the diesel engine and the Kia Optima Sedan 2.0 DOHC 165HP manual has the petrol engine. Because of the fact that these cars has different kinds of engines, comparing this characteristic has no sense.

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Extra-urban consumption

4.4 > 5.6 l

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Width

1,871 > 1,834 mm

Width of a car directly influences on interior space for travelers and also stability during driving. The width of the Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi 163HP manual is larger by 37 millimeters than the Kia Optima and is not really important. The average for the „middle” class amounts to 1,764 millimeters and is by 6 percent larger than the same feature of the Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi 163HP manual.

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Maximum load capacity

600 > 579 kg

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Gross trailer weight

1,498 > 1,300 kg

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Rear track

1,603 > 1,590 mm

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Height

1,504 > 1,457 mm

If you are a tall man or you happen to carry in the trunk stuffs of large dimensions, the Citroen, which is by 3 % higher than the Kia Optima, would be appropriate pick for you. However, compared vehicles do not vary much it the aspect of its height and it should not be much noticeable.

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Maximal power RPM

3,750 > 6,500 revolutions/minute

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Payload

2,131 > 2,000 kg

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Rear overhang

809 > 1,086 mm

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Curb weight

1,528 > 1,425 kg

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Maximal power

165 > 163 hp

The horsepower is a something that most of us pay the greatest attention to. In this comparison, it is the Kia Optima Sedan which has by 2 horsepower more in relation to the Citroen, which makes this car a bit quicker. Thanks to more horsepower the Kia should as well give slightly better flexiblility in specific gears.

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Wheelbase

2,796 > 2,735 mm

The wheelbase of a vehicle is the distance separating its front and rear wheels. The wheelbase significantly affects the driving due to better vehicle's weight distribution. Kia Optima has 2 percent longer wheelbase distance in relation to Citroen. Wheelbase dimensions are important to the stability and steering. Thus, the mass of Kia Optima Sedan should be better distributed and driving should be smoother and safer.

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Length

4,847 > 4,529 mm

The Kia is 318 mm longer than the Citroen DS5. The length of the car is important when it comes to travelling comfort and space in the trunk. The Kia very likely will be offering to it's users more space for legs. Aditionally the Kia Optima will be better driven ,however, the Citroen DS5 2.0 HDi 163HP manual will be a bit easier for parking because of shorter length .

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