2010 Cadillac BLS vs. 2010 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2010 Cadillac BLS and 2010 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac BLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac BLS (179 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 85 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Cadillac BLS | 2010 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | BLS | Carens |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 179 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 12 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 | 1600 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
