2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Kia Carens
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carens. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1195 kg more than 2005 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Kia Carens | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | Range Rover | Carens |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2545 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 55 L |