2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc, 2008 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Audi A4 (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2008 Audi A4 has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Audi | Kia |
Model | A4 | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 1793 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |