2007 Citroen C2 vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C2 and 2007 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C2. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1232 kg more than 2007 Citroen C2. 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, 2007 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C2. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C2.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C2 | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Citroen | Kia |
Model | C2 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |