2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Suzuki Splash
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Suzuki Splash 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Splash.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki Splash. (118 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki Splash.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Suzuki Splash | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Carens | Splash |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11:01 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3715 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
