2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Kia Carnival and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Carnival (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 165 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 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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2005 Kia Carnival | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Carnival | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 18.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |