2006 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2006 Ford Focus 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. Both 2006 Ford Focus and 2005 Kia Carens are equipped with a 1,594 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carens weights approximately 272 kg more than 2006 Ford Focus.
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 (148 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Focus. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Focus | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Carens |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |