2006 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2008 Honda CR-V.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2006 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V. 2008 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Carens | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Kia | Honda |
Model | Carens | CR-V |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |