2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Renault Megane
To start off, 2007 Renault Megane is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. 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 2007 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Megane.
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 2007 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 2007 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2007 Renault Megane | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Carnival | Megane |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1596 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 Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 Length | 4930 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |