Kia Carens (2008 – 2013) vs Nissan NP300 (2008 – 2015): specs compared
The Kia Carens is the more powerful of the two, with up to 144 hp against 133 hp. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 160 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 2,010 kg. At 5,019 mm, the Nissan NP300 is 479 mm longer than the Kia Carens.
| Specification |
Kia
Carens
2008 – 2013
|
Nissan
NP300
2008 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 144 hp | 133 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 305 Nm | 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 12.6 s | — |
| Top speed | 179 – 190 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,540 mm | 5,019 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,949 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,552 kg | 2,010 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.