2010 Kia Carens vs. 2011 Ford Ka
To start off, 2011 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 Ford Ka. (68 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 575 kg more than 2011 Ford Ka. 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 (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Ka. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Kia Carens | 2011 Ford Ka | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Carens | Ka |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 35 L |