Kia Carens (2008 – 2013) vs Proton Exora (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The Kia Carens is the more powerful of the two, with up to 144 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 12.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 171 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,350 kg against 1,410 kg.
| Specification |
Kia
Carens
2008 – 2013
|
Proton
Exora
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Malaysia |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 144 hp | 126 hp |
| Torque | 157 – 305 Nm | 149 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 12.6 s | 12.9 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 179 – 190 km/h | 166 – 171 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.2 – 8.6 L/100 km | 7.1 – 11.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,540 mm | 4,572 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,808 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,728 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,350 – 1,552 kg | 1,410 – 1,442 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.