Kia Carnival 2014 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Carnival) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Chrysler Pacifica) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 291 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 91 HP less power than Chrysler Pacifica, but torque is 85 NM more than Chrysler Pacifica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 10.7 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carnival consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Pacifica, which means that by driving the Kia Carnival over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | 131 mm (5.2 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 | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur | Used also on Jeep Wrangler | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Kia Carnival might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Kia Carnival 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Carnival 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 2.02 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Kia Carnival is 6 cm shorter than the Chrysler Pacifica, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carnival is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 359 litres | 915 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2335 litres | 3979 litres | |
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Chrysler Pacifica has more luggage space. Kia Carnival has 556 litres less trunk space than the Chrysler Pacifica. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Chrysler Pacifica (by 1644 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.9 metres less than that of the Chrysler Pacifica, which means Kia Carnival can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`045 | 2`724 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 27 600 | |
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