2007 Kia Carens vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carens and 2007 Renault Clio 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 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 1 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carens | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Carens | Clio |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
