Kia Carnival 2002 vs Dodge Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand Caravan, but torque is 25 NM more than Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 5.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.75 m | |
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Kia Carnival is smaller. Kia Carnival is 17 cm shorter than the Dodge Grand Caravan, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Carnival is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 302 litres | 580 litres | |
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Dodge Grand Caravan has more luggage space. Kia Carnival has 278 litres less trunk space than the Dodge Grand Caravan. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 13 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`665 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1600 | |
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