Renault Trafic 2015 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 145 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Renault Trafic engine produces 55 HP less power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Kia Carnival. Despite less power, Renault Trafic reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.7 | |
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The Renault Trafic is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Renault Trafic consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that by driving the Renault Trafic over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Carnival can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Kia Carnival version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
| Kia Carnival 2014 2.2 engine: In 2009, Hyundai-Kia introduced a new generation of R-series diesel engines. The 2.2-liter version featured a cast-iron block, an aluminum 16-valve cylinder head with hydraulic lifters, and a Bosch CP4 Common Rail fuel ... More about Kia Carnival 2014 2.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.96 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.74 m | |
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Renault Trafic is smaller, but higher. Renault Trafic is 12 cm shorter than the Kia Carnival, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Renault Trafic is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1000 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2100 litres | 2335 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Renault Trafic has 641 litres more trunk space than the Kia Carnival. The Kia Carnival may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Kia Carnival (by 235 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Renault Trafic is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival, which means Renault Trafic can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`770 | 3`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 12 800 | |
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