2008 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens.
Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens. 2008 Hyundai Terracan has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Terracan | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |