Chrysler Pacifica 2016 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 291 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 355 NM | 318 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler Pacifica engine produces 21 HP more power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Kia Carnival. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 11.1 | |
| Chrysler Pacifica consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that by driving the Chrysler Pacifica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 131 mm (5.2 inches) | 171 mm (6.7 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: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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 Jeep Wrangler | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 5.18 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.02 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Pacifica is 6 cm longer than the Kia Carnival, 4 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Pacifica is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 915 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3979 litres | 2335 litres | |
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Chrysler Pacifica has more luggage capacity. Chrysler Pacifica has 556 litres more trunk space than the Kia Carnival. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 1644 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Pacifica is 0.9 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival, which means Chrysler Pacifica can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`724 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 400 | no data | |
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