2006 Kia Carens vs. 2005 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2006 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 SsangYong Musso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 SsangYong Musso would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 134 kg more than 2005 SsangYong Musso.
Because 2005 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Musso (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Carens | 2005 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Kia | SsangYong |
| Model | Carens | Musso |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |
