Kia Carens 2013 vs Chevrolet Trax 2013
| 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: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Kia Carens engine produces 6 HP more power than Chevrolet Trax, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Chevrolet Trax. Despite the higher power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Trax is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Trax, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Trax. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 860 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.67 m | |
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Kia Carens is larger, but lower. Kia Carens is 28 cm longer than the Chevrolet Trax, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carens is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 356 litres | |
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Kia Carens has more luggage capacity. Kia Carens has 136 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Trax. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 1`888 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Chevrolet Trax is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 8400 | |
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