Kia Carens 2006 vs Honda CR-V 2007
| 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 192 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Honda CR-V is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 5 HP less power than Honda CR-V, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Honda CR-V 2007: Car features Honda`s real-time four-wheel-drive system, which sends torque to the front wheels under normal conditions. A multi-plate clutch transfers torque to the rear axle when wheel slip is detected (pressure is applied to the clutch by a dual-pump system). To allow ABS to work smoothly, the clutch is also disengaged during braking. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Kia Optima, Kia Magentis | Used also on Honda Accord | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda CR-V 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.68 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carens is 3 cm longer than the Honda CR-V, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 400 litres | 556 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2106 litres | 955 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Carens has 156 litres less trunk space than the Honda CR-V. This could mean that the Kia Carens uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carens (by 1151 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 1.2 metres less than that of the Honda CR-V, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`155 | 2`050 | |
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| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 5000 | |
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