Kia Carnival 2014 vs Volkswagen Caravelle 2009
| 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 | 11.2 seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Caravelle, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Volkswagen Caravelle. Despite the higher power, Kia Carnival reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.3 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carnival consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Caravelle, which means that by driving the Kia Carnival over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.99 m | |
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Kia Carnival is larger, but lower. Kia Carnival is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Caravelle, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carnival is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 359 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2335 litres | 5800 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 Caravelle, which means Kia Carnival can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 3`045 kg | 3`000 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`024 kg | 2`123 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 1`021 kg | 877 kg | |
| Kia Carnival load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem more than Volkswagen Caravelle. 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 | 21 200 | |
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