Kia Carnival 2002 vs Toyota Previa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 144 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.2 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
| Kia Carnival engine produces 28 HP more power than Toyota Previa, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Previa. Despite the higher power, Kia Carnival reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Previa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Kia Carnival consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Carnival could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Carnival consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Previa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Previa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Terracan | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Kia Carnival engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Previa 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.78 m | |
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Kia Carnival is larger, but lower. Kia Carnival is 15 cm longer than the Toyota Previa, 11 cm wider, while the height of Kia Carnival is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 302 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2370 litres | |
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Toyota Previa has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Carnival has 193 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Previa. 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 | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Carnival is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Previa, which means Kia Carnival can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`665 | 2`200 | |
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| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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