2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 and 2009 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Carens (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 626 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | 500 | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |