Kia Carnival 2014 vs Renault Trafic 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 55 HP more power than Renault Trafic, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Trafic. Despite the higher power, Kia Carnival reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 5.9 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carnival consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Trafic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carnival could require 270 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) | 160 mm (6.3 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. | |||
| 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 | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.97 m | |
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Kia Carnival is larger, but lower. Kia Carnival is 12 cm longer than the Renault Trafic, 3 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carnival is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 359 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2335 litres | 2100 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Kia Carnival has 641 litres less trunk space than the Renault Trafic. This could mean that the Kia Carnival uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carnival (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.6 metres less than that of the Renault Trafic, which means Kia Carnival can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`045 | 2`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 12 400 | |
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