2006 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 71 kg more than 2006 Alfa Romeo GT.
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 Alfa Romeo GT (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | GT | Carens |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 305 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |