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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 431 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 (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 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 | 1990 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1511 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |