Kia Carnival vs Volkswagen Crafter- Van Comparison

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Things we like	Improved eight-speed auto transmission Comfortable 8-seater Good fuel economy Read More	Easy to drive for long-distance Cargo area is smartly designed Class-leading engine performance and safety features Read More
Things we don't like	Lethargic and noisy diesel engine Average looking exteriors Moderate safety features  Read More	Fuel efficiency is not excellent Rear-wheel-drive is not fun to drive High maintenance cost Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	6	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	15.5:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Injection

Transmission

Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gear Box	8-Speed	8-Speed
Drive Type	--	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	3342 cc	1968 cc
Power	276 hp	138 hp
Torque	336 Nm	340 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	960 L	9900 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	80 L	75 L
Seating Capacity	8 seats	3 seats
Length	5115 mm	5986 mm
Ground Clearance	171 mm	210 mm
Width	1985 mm	2427 mm
Height	1755 mm	2355 mm
Wheel Base	3060 mm	3640 mm
No Of Doors	5	5
Kerb Weight	2146 Kg	--
Gross Weight	2830 Kg	3550 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Leaf Spring
Shock Absorbers Type	--	Coil Spring

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	17 Inch	--
Tyre Size	235/65 R17	205/75 R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R17	R16

Steering

Steering Type	Hydraulic	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.8 m	--
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	--
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	No
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	3.3L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC 3.3L Petrol Engine, 6 Cylinder 24 Valve DOHC	2.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Diesel Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	--
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	--
Glove Box Cooling	No	--
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	--
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Heated Seats - Rear	No	No
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	Yes	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	--
Vanity Mirror	Yes	--
Folding Table Rear	No	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	--
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	Yes	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	--
CD Player	--	Yes
DVD Player	--	No

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	No	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	No	--
Wheel Covers	Yes Yes	Yes Yes
Alloy Wheels	No	No
Power Antenna	No	No
Tinted Glass	No	--
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Moon Roof	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	--
Roof Rail	Yes	No
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	No
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Fog Lights Rear	--	Yes
Sun Roof	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	No
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Emission Control System	Yes	--
Headlamp Type	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Emission Norm Compliance	Euro 5 Euro 5	--
Electric Adjustable Seats	--	Yes

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