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 @ 7000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). 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 420 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, 2006 Kia Carens (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (221 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2006 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |