2006 Ford Mondeo vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Ford Mondeo is newer by 1 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, 2006 Ford Mondeo (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Mondeo should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 695 kg more than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
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 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mondeo. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mondeo.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Mondeo | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 98 mm |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |