2011 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, 2012 Kia Carens is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carens weights approximately 301 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Kia Carens (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Tacoma | 2012 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Tacoma | Carens |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2694 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 55 L |
