2008 Kia Carens vs. 2004 Seat Arosa
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Seat Arosa. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Arosa.
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 (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Arosa. (86 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Arosa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2004 Seat Arosa | |
| Make | Kia | Seat |
| Model | Carens | Arosa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |
