2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carnival and 2007 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 687 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carnival | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carnival | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
