2004 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Jetta would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Volkswagen Jetta | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
Model | Jetta | Carnival |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |