2006 Kia Cerato vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2006 Kia Cerato and 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,460 cc, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle (129 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Kia Cerato. (105 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Cerato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Cerato weights approximately 682 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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 Volkswagen Caravelle (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Cerato. (146 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Cerato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Cerato | 2006 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cerato | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 129 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
