2012 Opel Combo vs. 2012 Kia Carens
To start off, both 2012 Opel Combo and 2012 Kia Carens were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carens (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Opel Combo. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 2012 Opel Combo.
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, 2012 Kia Carens (163 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Opel Combo. (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Opel Combo. 2012 Kia Carens has automatic transmission and 2012 Opel Combo has manual transmission. 2012 Opel Combo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Kia Carens will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Opel Combo | 2012 Kia Carens | |
Make | Opel | Kia |
Model | Combo | Carens |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1364 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 87 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |