Can Petrol power hold back the torquey Diesel in a flat-out acceleration run? Let’s find out
We know that everyone has heard the news of the Kia Carens. Some of you guys might be going for it. But before you buy, take a look at this epic drag race between two Kia Carens. You might get surprised by the results. Read on to know more!
Kia Carens Diesel vs Kia Carens Turbo Petrol
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Kia Carens – 1.5 Diesel vs 1.4 Turbo Petrol | DRAG RACE by Indian Car Guruji
Kia India is a brand that has established its presence not too long ago in the country. Kia is successful in India as it follows a different approach, unlike other brands. Well, it’s not a big secret that Kia has been developing cars specifically for the country. This strategy has made the brand quite popular in India. Among its wide range of automobiles offered in India, there is one car that is unique in all senses. You must have got it by now. Yes guys, it’s the Kia Carens!
Launched this year, 2022, the Kia Carens has made a huge remark in the country. It has a unique front fascia that has fine contour lines. But the highlight of the vehicle is its EV kind of front end. Nonetheless, the car has rolled off the production line and is set to hit the dealerships very soon. But there are questions that have been taunting everyone’s mind recently. Yes, it’s about the Carens’ different trims. As much as it is exciting to buy the Carens, the media is yet to find out which is the more powerful trim of the Kia Carens.
So, there is this YouTube Channel ’Indian Car Guruji’ that has come down as our saviour. Boy, you have caught us red-handed! Yes, it’s another epic drag race between two siblings. They are none other than the Kia Carens 1.5 diesel and Kia Carens 1.4 turbo petrol!
Without dragging this any longer, let us check out this drag race battle!
But before we begin, it’s time to see which one is the winner on paper. So let’s get on with it!
Kia Carens Petrol
Kia Carens Turbo Petrol DCT
The brown coloured Carens comes equipped with a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine that has the capacity to produce 138bhp of power and 242Nm of torque
The brown coloured Carens in this epic drag race comes equipped with a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine. This engine of the Kia Carens has the capacity to produce 138bhp of power and 242Nm of torque. The motor gets coupled to a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
Kia Carens – Diesel
Kia Carens Diesel AT
The blue coloured Carens comes with a 1.5-litre U2 CRDI engine that generates 113bhp of power and 250Nm of torque
The blue coloured Carens used in the drag race rolls with a 1.5-litre U2 CRDI engine. It produces 113bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. It too comes with an automatic transmission. So, it’s time to judge who is the winner on paper. Well, the Kia Carens Petrol has +25bhp more power than the diesel but the Kia Carens diesel has +8Nm of torque.
So, it’s a tie, of course on paper. Let’s see the real deal now!
Round 1- Kia Carens Diesel vs Kia Carens Turbo Petrol
Round 1
In round one of the drag race, the Kia Carens Turbo Petrol model initially could not catch up with the Carens Diesel model as it has better torque
We know that the Kia Carens diesel has better torque and that gets translated into the real world as well, which is why the brown Kia Carens diesel easily takes the initial lead in the drag race.
But, things go south for the Carens Diesel as the Carens Turbo Petrol takes the chequered flag
But before long, the better power figure of the Blue Kia Carens Turbo Petrol comes into play. Even though both the drivers put the pedal to the metal, the Carens petrol wins inches ahead and takes the win.
So, the Kia Carens turbo Petrol wins this round of the drag race!
Round 2- Kia Carens Diesel vs Kia Carens Turbo Petrol
Round 2
Round two begins with the Kia Carens Turbo Petrol and the Kia Carens Diesel churning every bit of their power to claim victory
Like always, round two begins with the drivers switching the cars. This is to make sure that the results are not affected by the driving style or driver error. The Brown Kia Carens and the Blue Kia Carens are up for round 2.
It was a close battle for victory but the Kia Carens Turbo Petrol wins the drag race-SWIPE UP TO WATCH THE RACE FOR YOURSELF.
This time, the driver of the Kia Carens Diesel puts his best foot forward in an effort to beat the Petrol Carens. While it was a close battle once again, the Brown Kia Carens Turbo Petrol still claims victory!
Thus, the Kia Carens Turbo Petrol is the definitive winner after two rounds!
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To witness the two Carens in action, check out this video below:
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Kia Carens – 1.5 Diesel vs 1.4 Turbo Petrol | DRAG RACE by Indian Car Guruji
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