2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Kia Carens is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens.
Because 2009 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover LR2 | 2011 Kia Carens | |
Make | Land Rover | Kia |
Model | LR2 | Carens |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |