2012 Kia Carens vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Kia Carens would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carens. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 Kia Carens. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Carens. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carens. (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carens. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2012 Kia Carens has manual transmission. 2012 Kia Carens will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Carens | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Carens | Venza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
