2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Skoda Superb 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 14 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Superb. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Skoda Superb weights approximately 42 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Superb. (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Kia | Skoda |
| Model | Carnival | Superb |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 10.4 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 | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |
