Kia Carens 2013 vs Hyundai Santa FE 2010
| 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 | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 335 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Kia Carens engine produces 14 HP less power than Hyundai Santa FE, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Hyundai Santa FE. Despite less power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 7.3 | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carens consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Santa FE, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1020 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| Kia Carens gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.73 m | |
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Kia Carens is smaller. Kia Carens is 14 cm shorter than the Hyundai Santa FE, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 774 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2274 litres | |
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Hyundai Santa FE has more luggage space. Kia Carens has 282 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Santa FE. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`520 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in safety tests. The Hyundai Santa FE scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 8800 | |
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