2006 Kia Carens vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano is newer by 6 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Buick Verano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Buick Verano (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Buick Verano should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 503 kg more than 2012 Buick Verano.
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, 2006 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Carens | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Kia | Buick |
| Model | Carens | Verano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 57 L |
