2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 7 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 (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 357 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (132 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Kia | Citroen |
Model | Carnival | Berlingo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 17.8 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 | 1115 kg | 1472 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |