Dodge Grand Caravan 2011 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.6 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 287 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 318 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan engine produces 17 HP more power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Kia Carnival. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.8 | 11.1 | |
| Dodge Grand Caravan consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Grand Caravan could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 142 mm (5.6 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.15 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Dodge Grand Caravan is 4 cm longer than the Kia Carnival, 1 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Grand Caravan is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 2359 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 2359 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
4072 litres | 2335 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dodge Grand Caravan (by 1737 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dodge Grand Caravan is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival, which means Dodge Grand Caravan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`744 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 800 | |
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