2008 Volkswagen Sharan vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Sharan and 2008 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan 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, 2008 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens. 2008 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Sharan has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Sharan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Volkswagen Sharan | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
Model | Sharan | Carens |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |