2009 Infiniti G37 vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2009 Infiniti G37 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 3,696 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Infiniti G37 (329 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 Infiniti G37.
Because 2009 Infiniti G37 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Infiniti G37 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 Infiniti G37 (365 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens. 2009 Infiniti G37 has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Infiniti G37 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Infiniti G37 | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Infiniti | Kia |
Model | G37 | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3696 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |