2012 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd

To start off, both 2012 Kia Carnival and 2012 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 666 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. 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, 2012 Kia Cee'd (255 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Carnival.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Kia Carnival 2012 Kia Cee'd
Make Kia Kia
Model Carnival Cee'd
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Minivan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2656 cc 1582 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 186 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 246 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.7 mm 77.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 84.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 17.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 192 km/hour 188 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2024 kg 1358 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.7 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 53 L


 

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