2010 Renault Grand Scenic vs. 2009 Kia Carens
To start off, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Renault Grand Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Grand Scenic should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carens weights approximately 3 kg more than 2010 Renault Grand Scenic.
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 Renault Grand Scenic (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Renault Grand Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carens. 2009 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Grand Scenic has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Grand Scenic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Renault Grand Scenic | 2009 Kia Carens | |
Make | Renault | Kia |
Model | Grand Scenic | Carens |
Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |