Toyota Verso (2013 – 2018) vs Kia Carens (2013 – 2016): specs compared
The Kia Carens is the more powerful of the two, with up to 166 hp against 147 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 203 km/h against 190 km/h. The Toyota Verso uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 4.7 L/100 km. The Kia Carens is the lighter car, from 1,383 kg against 1,505 kg. At 4,524 mm, the Kia Carens is 64 mm longer than the Toyota Verso.
| Specification |
Toyota
Verso
2013 – 2018
|
Kia
Carens
2013 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2013 – 2018 | 2013 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 111 – 147 hp | 115 – 166 hp |
| Torque | 160 – 310 Nm | 164 – 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 12.7 s | 9.7 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 190 km/h | 180 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 6.8 L/100 km | 4.7 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,460 mm | 4,524 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,806 mm |
| Height | 1,621 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,779 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,505 – 1,615 kg | 1,383 – 1,481 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.