2010 Kia Carens vs. 2012 Renault Logan
To start off, 2012 Renault Logan is newer by 2 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 57 more horse power than 2012 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carens weights approximately 235 kg more than 2012 Renault Logan. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Kia Carens | 2012 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Carens | Logan |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 17.7 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 | 1515 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
