2009 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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. Both 2009 Honda Accord and 2008 Kia Carens are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carens weights approximately 19 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 (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2008 Kia Carens | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1519 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |