Kia Carnival 2018 vs Chrysler Pacifica 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 291 HP | |
| Torque: | 318 NM | 355 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 21 HP less power than Chrysler Pacifica, whereas torque is 37 NM less than Chrysler Pacifica. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 71 litres | |
| 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: | 480'000 km | 350'000 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 Kia Carnival engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Santa FE | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chrysler Pacifica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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: | no data | 915 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 3979 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.1 meters | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 2`724 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 25 000 | |
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