2007 Kia Carens vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carens and 2007 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carens. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carens weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avensis. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Carens | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carens | Avensis |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |