Kia Carens 2006 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2010

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Kia Carens
2006 - 2011
Hyundai Santa FE
2010 - 2013
Body: Minivan / MPVCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Carens is available only with front wheel drive, while Hyundai Santa FE can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.02.2 - 2.7

Performance

Power: 140 - 145 HP150 - 197 HP
Torque: 192 - 305 NM226 - 422 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 - 11.9 seconds9.5 - 12.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.2 - 8.46.3 - 10.6
Kia Carens petrol engines consumes on average 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Hyundai Santa FE. On average, Kia Carens equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.55 m4.66 m
Width: 1.82 m1.89 m
Height: 1.65 m1.73 m
Kia Carens is smaller.
Kia Carens is 12 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 8 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 400 litres969 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2106 litres2274 litres
Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space.
Kia Carens has 569 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Santa FE (by 168 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.3 metres less than that of the Hyundai Santa FE.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`215~ 2`516
Safety:
Quality: no data
low
Average price (€): 32009200
Pros and Cons: Kia Carens has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Hyundai Santa FE has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
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