2006 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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, 2005 Kia Carnival (137 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Polo | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
Model | Polo | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |