2005 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 5 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 663 kg more than 2010 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 (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carens | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carens | Carens |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2178 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
