Volkswagen Multivan 2015 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Multivan engine produces 20 HP less power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Kia Carnival. Despite less power, Volkswagen Multivan reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Multivan consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Multivan could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 193 mm (7.6 inches) | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Multivan 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.74 m | |
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Volkswagen Multivan is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Multivan is 11 cm shorter than the Kia Carnival, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Multivan is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 5800 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 5800 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5800 litres | 2335 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Multivan (by 3465 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Multivan is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival, which means Volkswagen Multivan can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 3`080 | 3`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 600 | no data | |
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