2006 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 670 kg more than 2008 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens. 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Carens | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carens | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |