2009 Honda Accord vs. 2006 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (137 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 333 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 Honda Accord (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Accord | 2006 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Accord | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 137 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
