2009 Kia Carens vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2009 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 383 kg more than 2008 Toyota RunX.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Carens | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carens | RunX |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |