2005 Kia Carens vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens.
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, 2006 Mitsubishi Galant (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carens | 2006 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Carens | Galant |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |