2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Impreza (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 23 kg more than 2008 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Carens | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
