2012 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2012 Kia Carnival and 2012 Mazda 3 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 82 more horse power than 2012 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda 3.
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 Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Carnival | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Carnival | 3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1560 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
