2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Mazda MPV
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Mazda MPV were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 3 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MPV. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MPV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MPV weights approximately 465 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MPV. (195 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MPV.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Mazda MPV | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Carnival | MPV |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 13.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |