Kia Carens (2002 – 2006) vs Subaru Outback (2002 – 2003): specs compared
The Subaru Outback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 156 hp against 138 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 185 km/h. The Kia Carens uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,322 kg against 1,445 kg. At 4,719 mm, the Subaru Outback is 228 mm longer than the Kia Carens.
| Specification |
Kia
Carens
2002 – 2006
|
Subaru
Outback
2002 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Gas / other, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 138 hp | 156 – 209 hp |
| Torque | 141 – 245 Nm | 223 – 282 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 14.0 s | 8.9 – 10.6 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 185 km/h | 195 – 210 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 12.9 L/100 km | 9.5 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,490 – 4,491 mm | 4,719 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,580 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,322 – 1,483 kg | 1,445 – 1,585 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.