Kia Carens 2006 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens and Honda CR-V have the same engine power, but Kia Carens torque is 35 NM less than Honda CR-V. Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
| By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda CR-V, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 790 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2007: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine: Honda’s first diesel engine featured an aluminum block, a variable-geometry turbocharger, second-generation Bosch Common Rail injection, 16-valve cylinder head, and a balance shaft integrated into the crankcase. The ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carens is 3 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, width is practically the same , while the height of Kia Carens is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2106 litres | 955 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 156 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 1151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 2`160 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5000 | |
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