2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Suzuki XL7 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 540 kg more than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Kia | Suzuki |
| Model | Carnival | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
