Kia Carens (2002 – 2006) vs Pontiac Vibe (2002 – 2010): specs compared
The Kia Carens is the more powerful of the two, with up to 138 hp against 130 hp. The Pontiac Vibe is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 10.6 s. The Kia Carens is the lighter car, from 1,322 kg against 1,350 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Kia Carens is 125 mm longer than the Pontiac Vibe.
| Specification |
Kia
Carens
2002 – 2006
|
Pontiac
Vibe
2002 – 2010
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2010 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Gas / other, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 138 hp | 125 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 141 – 245 Nm | 160 – 169 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 14.0 s | 9.8 – 10.0 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 185 km/h | 177 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 12.9 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,490 – 4,491 mm | 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,322 – 1,483 kg | 1,350 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.