2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda 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 55 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 Panda (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Panda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Panda | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
