2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra and 2009 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 396 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (136 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Elantra | Carens |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1119 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
