Kia Carens (2000 – 2002) vs Nissan Almera Tino (2000 – 2006): specs compared
The Nissan Almera Tino is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 130 hp. The Kia Carens is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.3 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 180 km/h. The Nissan Almera Tino uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 8.6 L/100 km. The Kia Carens is the lighter car, from 1,264 kg against 1,345 kg. At 4,440 mm, the Kia Carens is 180 mm longer than the Nissan Almera Tino.
| Specification |
Kia
Carens
2000 – 2002
|
Nissan
Almera Tino
2000 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2002 | 2000 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Gas / other, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 108 – 130 hp | 114 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 151 – 172 Nm | 163 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.3 s | 12.5 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 195 km/h | 173 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.6 – 13.6 L/100 km | 6.4 – 9.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,440 mm | 4,260 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,760 mm |
| Height | 1,600 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,264 – 1,320 kg | 1,345 – 1,455 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.