Kia Carnival 2014 vs Chrysler Town & Country 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 287 HP | |
| Torque: | 318 NM | 353 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 17 HP less power than Chrysler Town & Country, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Chrysler Town & Country. Despite less power, Kia Carnival reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 10.8 | |
| Kia Carnival consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Town & Country, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carnival could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 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: | 480'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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. | |||
| Chrysler Town & Country 2008 3.6 engine: The variable valve timing regulators, oil pump, water pump, and thermostat are known for their limited lifespan. Another common issue is the clogging of oil channels with wear particles.
After ... More about Chrysler Town & Country 2008 3.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carnival is 4 cm shorter than the Chrysler Town & Country, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carnival is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 359 litres | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 930 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 359 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2335 litres | 2340 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Town & Country (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`990 kg | 2`744 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`968 kg | 2`115 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`022 kg | 629 kg | |
| Kia Carnival load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 38 procentiem more than Chrysler Town & Country. 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 (€): | 11 600 | 11 400 | |
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