2009 Kia Carens vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2009 Kia Carens and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2009 Kia Carens and 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 21 kg more than 2009 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mitsubishi Lancer (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Carens | 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Carens | Lancer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 58 L |