2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Renault Megane 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 (143 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 220 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Renault Megane | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Carnival | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1720 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |