Volkswagen Caravelle 2009 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: | 11.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle engine produces 20 HP less power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Kia Carnival. Despite less power, Volkswagen Caravelle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.7 | |
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The Kia Carnival is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Caravelle consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 300 mm (11.8 inches) | 171 mm (6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Caravelle 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.89 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.99 m | 1.74 m | |
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Volkswagen Caravelle is smaller, but higher. Volkswagen Caravelle is 22 cm shorter than the Kia Carnival, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Caravelle is 25 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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: | 3`000 kg | 3`045 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`123 kg | 2`024 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 877 kg | 1`021 kg | |
| Volkswagen Caravelle load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem less than Kia Carnival. Therefore, Kia Carnival is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 200 | 11 600 | |
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