Toyota Sienna 2010 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Sienna) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Kia Carnival) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 266 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 392 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Sienna engine produces 66 HP more power than Kia Carnival, but torque is 48 NM less than Kia Carnival. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.1 | 7.7 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Sienna consumes 5.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Sienna could require 810 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 168 mm (6.6 inches) | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Sienna might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 5.09 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.99 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.75 m | 1.74 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Sienna is 3 cm shorter than the Kia Carnival, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Sienna is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 993 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
3810 litres | 2335 litres | |
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Toyota Sienna has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota Sienna has 634 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 Toyota Sienna (by 1475 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Sienna is 0.2 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 3`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 12 800 | |
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