2011 Toyota Sienna vs. 2008 Kia Carens
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carens.
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 Toyota Sienna (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carens. (162 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Sienna | 2008 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Sienna | Carens |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5085 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1765 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
