Kia Carnival 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2006

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Kia Carnival
2006 - 2010
Volvo XC90
2006 - 2012
Body: Minivan / MPVCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Kia Carnival is available only with front wheel drive, while Volvo XC90 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 2.7 - 2.92.4 - 4.4

Performance

Power: 185 - 189 HP163 - 315 HP
Torque: 249 - 343 NM320 - 440 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: n/a seconds7.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.8 - 10.98.2 - 13.5
Kia Carnival petrol engines consumes on average 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volvo XC90. On average, Kia Carnival equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.81 m4.81 m
Width: 1.98 m1.91 m
Height: 1.82 m1.77 m
Kia Carnival and Volvo XC90 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity: 364 litres249 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1666 litres1837 litres
Kia Carnival has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 171 litres).
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters12.5 meters
The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Kia Carnival can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`843~ 2`735
Safety: no data
Quality:
low

low
Average price (€): 34009000
Pros and Cons: Kia Carnival has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volvo XC90 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • fewer faults
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