2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2006 Kia Carens

To start off, both 2006 Kia Cerato and 2006 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carens (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato.

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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Kia Cerato 2006 Kia Carens
Make Kia Kia
Model Cerato Carens
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1599 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 105 HP 111 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2000 kg 2000 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.9 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 55 L


 

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