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Ford S-Max Mk1 or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

2006–2014 vs 2006–2014 · Minivan vs Minivan

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Ford S-Max Mk12006–2014 · 14 engines · Trend, Titanium, Ambiente, ZetecSpecifications →Listings →
Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014 · 7 engines · LX, EX, Premium, ActiveSpecifications →Listings →
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Ford S-Max Mk12006–2014no listings
Kia Carnival II (VQ)2006–2014no listings
Dimensions
Length4,768 mmLength4,810 mm–5,130 mm
Width1,884 mmWidth1,985 mm
Height1,658 mmHeight1,760 mm–1,805 mm
Wheelbase2,850 mmWheelbase2,890 mm–3,020 mm
Ground clearance140 mm–145 mmGround clearance170 mm–175 mm
Trunk volume285 lTrunk volume364 l–912 l
Curb weight1,595 kg–1,790 kgCurb weight1,920 kg–2,075 kg
Fuel tank70 lFuel tank70 l–80 l
Engines
Production years2006–2014Production years2006–2014
Body typeMinivanBody typeMinivan
Number of engines14Number of engines7
Power85–176 kW (116–239 hp)Power136–184 kW (185–250 hp)
Displacement (l)1.6–2.5Displacement (l)2.2–3.8
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainFront-wheelDrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.6 TDCi 115Lowest consumption6.7 l/100 km · 2.2 CRDi
Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.5 220Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 3.8 V6
Top speed235 km/hTop speed200 km/h
Trim levelsTrend · LX
Items in the base trim33 · TrendItems in the base trim27 · LX
Items in the top trim43 · TitaniumItems in the top trim40 · Premium
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior8 · 5
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric✓Fabric✓
7 Seats✓7 Seats✓
Rear Armrest—Rear Armrest✓
Third Row of Seats✓Third Row of Seats—
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Folding front passenger seatback✓Folding front passenger seatback—
Equipment · Multimedia4 · 3
Audio System✓Audio System✓
USB Port✓USB Port—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety9 · 7
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags—
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel—Full-size spare wheel✓
Compact spare wheel✓Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford S-Max Mk1 or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

Length: Kia Carnival II (VQ) 5,130 mm, Ford S-Max Mk1 4,768 mm (a 362 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,020 vs 2,850 mm. Boot: 912 vs 285 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford S-Max Mk1 or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

The most frugal Ford S-Max Mk1 uses 5.2 l/100 km (1.6 TDCi 115); the most frugal Kia Carnival II (VQ) 6.7 l/100 km (2.2 CRDi).

Which is more powerful — Ford S-Max Mk1 or Kia Carnival II (VQ)?

The strongest Ford S-Max Mk1 makes 176 kW (239 hp) (2.0 EcoBoost 240 AT); the strongest Kia Carnival II (VQ) 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6).

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