2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fusion and 2007 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carens (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 334 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion. 2007 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2007 Ford Fusion has manual transmission. 2007 Ford Fusion will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Fusion | Carens |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1559 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
