Volkswagen Caravelle 2015 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Volkswagen Caravelle) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 4 HP more power than Kia Carnival, but torque is 90 NM less than Kia Carnival. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.7 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Kia Carnival, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Caravelle could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 4.90 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.97 m | 1.74 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caravelle is 21 cm shorter than the Kia Carnival, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
5800 litres | 2335 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Caravelle is 0.7 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival, which means Volkswagen Caravelle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`080 | 3`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 800 | |
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