2005 Ford Maverick vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Maverick (118 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Maverick weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Maverick will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Maverick. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Maverick. 2007 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Maverick | 2007 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Maverick | Carens |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |