Kia Carnival 2002 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 175 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 241 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Tucson is a more dynamic driving. Kia Carnival engine produces 31 HP less power than Hyundai Tucson, but torque is 69 NM more than Hyundai Tucson. Due to the lower power, Kia Carnival reaches 100 km/h speed 5.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 10.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 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 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carnival consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Tucson. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 810 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: | 4.93 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.73 m | |
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Kia Carnival is larger. Kia Carnival is 60 cm longer than the Hyundai Tucson, 7 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 302 litres | 644 litres | |
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Hyundai Tucson has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carnival has 342 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: | 13 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 2.2 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`665 | 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 150 percent more cases than Hyundai Tucson, so Hyundai Tucson quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3400 | |
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