Kia Carens (2002 – 2006) vs Toyota Corolla Verso (2002 – 2004): specs compared
Both offer around 138 hp at most. The Toyota Corolla Verso is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.9 s against 10.6 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.2 L/100 km against 7.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,195 kg against 1,322 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Kia Carens is 252 mm longer than the Toyota Corolla Verso.
| Specification |
Kia
Carens
2002 – 2006
|
Toyota
Corolla Verso
2002 – 2004
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2004 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 10 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Gas / other, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 138 hp | 90 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 141 – 245 Nm | 150 – 215 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.6 – 14.0 s | 9.9 – 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 167 – 185 km/h | 18 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 12.9 L/100 km | 6.2 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,490 – 4,491 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,610 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,322 – 1,483 kg | 1,195 – 1,340 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.