Kia Carens 2013 vs Opel Combo 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 290 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 31 HP more power than Opel Combo, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Opel Combo. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carens is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo, which means that by driving the Kia Carens over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Combo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Used also on Fiat Bravo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carens might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.85 m | |
| Kia Carens is 14 cm longer than the Opel Combo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 790 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 3200 litres | |
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Opel Combo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 298 litres less trunk space than the Opel Combo. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Combo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`250 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Kia Carens scores higher in safety tests, but Opel Combo is better rated in child safety tests. The Kia Carens scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 4600 | |
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