2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Kia Carens

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Bravo 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 281 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo.

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 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Bravo 2008 Kia Carens
Make Fiat Kia
Model Bravo Carens
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1991 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 138 HP
Torque 206 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 212 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 8.5 seconds 11 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 1631 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.3 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 55 L


 

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