2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Kia Carens weights approximately 319 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Because 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Carens | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 124 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |