2009 Kia Cee'd vs. 2006 Kia Carens

To start off, 2009 Kia Cee'd is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Carens would be higher. Both 2009 Kia Cee'd and 2006 Kia Carens are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Cee'd (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (112 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 109 kg more than 2009 Kia Cee'd.

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 Cee'd (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Carens. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Carens.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Kia Cee'd 2006 Kia Carens
Make Kia Kia
Model Cee'd Carens
Year Released 2009 2006
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 112 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 305 Nm 245 Nm
Torque RPM 1800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 92 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.3:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Top Speed 205 km/hour 172 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.1 seconds 13.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1549 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4500 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1620 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.5 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 53 L 55 L


 

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