2006 Ford S-Max vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Ford S-Max 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford S-Max (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford S-Max should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 539 kg more than 2006 Ford S-Max.
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 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford S-Max | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | S-Max | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.2 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |