2012 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Audi S5
To start off, both 2012 Kia Carnival and 2012 Audi S5 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Audi S5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S5 (354 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2012 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 470 kg more than 2012 Audi S5.
Because 2012 Audi S5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi S5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi S5 (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Audi S5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Kia Carnival | 2012 Audi S5 | |
Make | Kia | Audi |
Model | Carnival | S5 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 354 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4623 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1382 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |