2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 and 2011 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 6 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 736 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6.
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, 2011 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Mazda | Kia |
Model | 6 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |