2011 Subaru Impreza vs. 2011 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2011 Subaru Impreza 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carens weights approximately 96 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2011 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carens. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Subaru Impreza | 2011 Kia Carens | |
Make | Subaru | Kia |
Model | Impreza | Carens |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1631 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |