2005 Kia Carens vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 4 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carens (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 49 kg more 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, 2005 Kia Carens (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carens | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
