2008 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carens and 2008 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2008 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carens | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3110 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |
