2011 Volkswagen Jetta vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 756 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Jetta | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4557 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1781 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
