2006 Honda Jazz vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Kia Carens is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Honda Jazz. (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Jazz weights approximately 475 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, 2010 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Jazz | 2010 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Carens |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 87 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |