2011 Honda CR-Z vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2011 Honda CR-Z and 2011 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Carens (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 317 kg more than 2011 Honda CR-Z. 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, 2011 Kia Carens (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda CR-Z | 2011 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | CR-Z | Carens |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1202 kg | 1519 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4079 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2436 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
