2008 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 551 kg more than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2010 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carens | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carens | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |