2008 Kia Carens vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 2008 Kia Carens and 2006 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,793 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2006 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carens | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |