Kia Carens 2013 vs Mazda 5 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 166 HP | 144 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Kia Carens is more dynamic to drive. Kia Carens engine produces 22 HP more power than Mazda 5, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Mazda 5. Thanks to more power Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.7 l/100km | 9.9 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 Mazda 5, 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 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Hyundai ix35 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Carens engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda 5 2010 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.62 m | |
| Kia Carens is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda 5, 6 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 112 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 492 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1485 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`200 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 8200 | 5200 | |
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