Kia Carnival 2014 vs Mercedes Vito 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 105 HP more power than Mercedes Vito, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mercedes Vito. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | no data | |
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Carnival) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes Vito engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes Vito 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 | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.90 m | |
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Kia Carnival is larger, but lower. Kia Carnival is 35 cm longer than the Mercedes Vito, 8 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carnival is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 359 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2335 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes Vito has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carnival has 71 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes Vito. This could mean that the Kia Carnival uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes Vito, which means Kia Carnival can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`045 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 18 000 | |
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