2006 Citroen C4 vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C4 and 2006 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,654 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 669 kg more than 2006 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Kia Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Citroen C4 | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Citroen | Kia |
| Model | C4 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 2654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 2024 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
