2008 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2008 Honda Accord and 2009 Kia Carens are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 151 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |