Kia Carens 2006 vs Volkswagen Sharan 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 25 HP more power than Volkswagen Sharan, but torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Sharan. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 11.2 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carens consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Sharan, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 750 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.73 m | |
| Kia Carens is 9 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Sharan, 1 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carens is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2106 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Sharan, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`275 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2200 | |
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