2007 Kia Carens vs. 2007 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carens and 2007 Renault Modus 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, both vehicles can yield 111 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 347 kg more than 2007 Renault Modus.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Modus. (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 Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carens | 2007 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Carens | Modus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| 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 | 111 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.8 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 49 L |
