Chrysler Town & Country 2008 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 318 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Chrysler Town & Country engine produces 70 HP less power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Kia Carnival. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 11.1 | |
| Chrysler Town & Country consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Town & Country could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 520'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica, 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. Chrysler Town & Country might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chrysler Town & Country 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: | 5.15 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chrysler Town & Country is 4 cm longer than the Kia Carnival, 1 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Town & Country is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 930 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 930 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2340 litres | 2335 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Town & Country (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`585 kg | 2`990 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`042 kg | 1`968 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 543 kg | 1`022 kg | |
| Chrysler Town & Country load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than Kia Carnival. Therefore, Kia Carnival is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 11 600 | |
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