Mercedes Vito 2010 vs Kia Carnival 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
| Mercedes Vito engine produces 105 HP less power than Kia Carnival, whereas torque is 190 NM less than Kia Carnival. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.7 | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Kia Carnival) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes Vito) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes Vito engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes A klase | 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. Mercedes Vito 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: | 4.76 m | 5.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.99 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.74 m | |
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Mercedes Vito is smaller, but higher. Mercedes Vito is 35 cm shorter than the Kia Carnival, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes Vito is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 359 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2335 litres | |
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Mercedes Vito has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes Vito has 71 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes Vito is 0.6 metres more than that of the Kia Carnival, which means Mercedes Vito can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`050 | 3`045 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 000 | 12 800 | |
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