Kia Carens 2002 vs Toyota Corolla Verso 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 162 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla Verso is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carens engine produces 4 HP less power than Toyota Corolla Verso, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Toyota Corolla Verso. Due to the lower power, Kia Carens reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla Verso is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carens consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carens could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carens consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Corolla Verso gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Carens engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Shuma, Kia Sephia, Kia Clarus | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla Verso might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla Verso 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.62 m | |
| Kia Carens is 13 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carens is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 422 litres | 423 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1632 litres | no data | |
| Kia Carens has 1 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla Verso. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carens is 1.8 metres less than that of the Toyota Corolla Verso, which means Kia Carens can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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