2009 Kia Carens vs. 2009 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2009 Kia Carens and 2009 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Sentra (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 189 kg more than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Sentra. (233 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Carens | 2009 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carens | Sentra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |