2008 Kia Carens vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 3 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
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, 2011 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carens | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carens | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| 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 | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
