Kia Carnival 2002 vs Dodge Caravan 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Carnival) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Dodge Caravan) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 285 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 36 HP less power than Dodge Caravan, but torque is 25 NM more than Dodge Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 11.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 12.2 l/100km | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carnival consumes 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan, which means that by driving the Kia Carnival over 15,000 km in a year you can save 495 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carnival consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Dodge Caravan. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 76 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Kia Carnival gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Terracan | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Chrysler Voyager, Chrysler Town & Country | |
| 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
| Kia Carnival is 12 cm longer than the Dodge Caravan, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carnival is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 302 litres | 566 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 566 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 302 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 4160 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`665 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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