Kia Carnival 2014 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 291 HP | |
| Torque: | 318 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 21 HP less power than Chrysler Pacifica, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Chrysler Pacifica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.7 | |
| Kia Carnival consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Pacifica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carnival could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | 131 mm (5.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Carnival can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Carnival version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Carnival engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | Used also on Jeep Wrangler | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Pacifica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carnival is 6 cm shorter than the Chrysler Pacifica, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carnival is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 359 litres | 915 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2335 litres | 3979 litres | |
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Chrysler Pacifica has more luggage space. Kia Carnival has 556 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Pacifica. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 1644 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.9 metres less than that of the Chrysler Pacifica, which means Kia Carnival can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`990 | 2`724 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 35 800 | |
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