2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Renault Clio
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Renault Clio were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Renault Clio | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Carens | Clio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1149 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |