2012 Kia Carnival vs. 2012 Renault Scenic
To start off, both 2012 Kia Carnival and 2012 Renault Scenic 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 74 more horse power than 2012 Renault Scenic. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 704 kg more than 2012 Renault Scenic. 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 Carnival (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Scenic. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Kia Carnival | 2012 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Carnival | Scenic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
