Honda S2000 2004 vs Kia Carens 2006
| Body: | Cabrio | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Honda S2000 is more dynamic to drive. Honda S2000 engine produces 95 HP more power than Kia Carens, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Kia Carens. Thanks to more power Honda S2000 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.9 l/100km | 9.5 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda S2000 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda S2000 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda S2000 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 500 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Carens) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Honda S2000) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. Kia Carens might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.28 m | 1.65 m | |
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Honda S2000 is smaller. Honda S2000 is 41 cm shorter than the Kia Carens, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Honda S2000 is 37 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 143 litres | 400 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2106 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage space. Honda S2000 has 257 litres less trunk space than the Kia Carens. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda S2000 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Carens. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`220 | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3000 | |
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