2005 Kia Carens vs. 2005 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carens and 2005 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Peugeot 206 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 206.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Peugeot 206 (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 2005 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Carens | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1227 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
