Kia Carnival 2006 vs Hyundai Tucson 2004
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 10 HP more power than Hyundai Tucson, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carnival consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson, which means that by driving the Kia Carnival over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carnival consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 440 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carnival gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Terracan | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.73 m | |
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Kia Carnival is larger. Kia Carnival is 49 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, 15 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carnival is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1666 litres | no data | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carnival has 280 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Tucson. 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai Tucson, which means Kia Carnival can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`900 | 2`190 | |
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| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Hyundai Tucson has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Kia Carnival has serious deffects in 245 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson, so Hyundai Tucson quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 3400 | |
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