Kia Carnival 2006 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 185 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 343 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 22 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Volvo XC90. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Kia Carnival consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Kia Carnival over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Kia Carnival gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Kia Carnival and Volvo XC90 are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 364 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1666 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 249 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 171 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Kia Carnival can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`920 | 2`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 9000 | |
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