Mercedes Vito 2003 vs Kia Carnival 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 343 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 76 HP less power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 73 NM less than Kia Carnival. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Carnival) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase | Used also on Hyundai Terracan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | no data | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | no data | 1.82 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1666 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 3400 | |
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