2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser vs. 2006 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser and 2006 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
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 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser | 2006 Kia Carens | |
Make | Chrysler | Kia |
Model | PT Cruiser | Carens |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |