2006 Kia Carens vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Carens | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carens | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3500 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 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
