2008 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Audi A6
To start off, 2010 Audi A6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
Because 2010 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A6 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, 2010 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2010 Audi A6 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. 2010 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2010 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Kia | Audi |
| Model | Carens | A6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4933 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2842 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
