2010 Kia Carens vs. 2010 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2010 Kia Carens and 2010 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 553 kg more than 2010 Ford Fiesta. 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 Kia Carens (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Fiesta. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Carens | 2010 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Carens | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |