2008 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Trajet 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 1,990 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 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 Kia Carens.
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 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Trajet. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Trajet | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Trajet | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |