2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Cee'd 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, 2008 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Carens | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
