2009 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Fiat Grande Punto is newer by 1 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto. (118 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Grande Punto.
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 Fiat Grande Punto (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Grande Punto | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Grande Punto | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
