Honda CRX 1992 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Body: | Coupe | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Honda CRX is more dynamic to drive. Honda CRX engine produces 15 HP more power than Kia Carens, but torque is 42 NM less than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Honda CRX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Honda CRX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda CRX consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that by driving the Honda CRX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda CRX consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.65 m | |
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Honda CRX is smaller. Honda CRX is 55 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Honda CRX is 39 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2106 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda CRX is 1.4 metres less than that of the Kia Carens, which means Honda CRX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 3000 | |
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