Kia Carnival 2014 vs Volkswagen Multivan 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Multivan, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Multivan. Despite the higher power, Kia Carnival reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.1 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carnival consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Multivan, which means that by driving the Kia Carnival over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from three 4x4 versions of Volkswagen Multivan 2015 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.12 m | 5.01 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.97 m | |
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Kia Carnival is larger, but lower. Kia Carnival is 11 cm longer than the Volkswagen Multivan, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carnival is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 359 litres | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 5800 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 359 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2335 litres | 5800 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Multivan (by 3465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Multivan, 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 | 3`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 32 200 | |
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