2012 • Ford
Taurus
Ford Taurus 3.5 V6 24V (263 Hp) 2012Overall Score78.75/100
2012 Ford Taurus vs 2015 Kia Carnival Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2015 • Kia
Carnival
Kia Carnival Grand 3.3 V6 (270 Hp) 2015Overall Score78.5/100
WINNER
Ford Taurus
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points.
78.75–78.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Ford TaurusSpecificationKia Carnival
FordMakeKia
TaurusModelCarnival
2012Model year2015
SedanBody typeMinivan
5Seats8/11
4Doors5
Performance
Ford TaurusSpecificationKia Carnival
—0–100 km/h8,6 s
0 km/hTop speed190 km/h
3496 ccEngine displacement3342 cc
263 HPPower270 HP
338 NmTorque318 Nm
6Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Ford TaurusSpecificationKia Carnival
PetrolFuel typePetrol
76 ltFuel tank0 lt
13,0 ltUrban consumption14,9 lt
8,4 ltExtra-urban consumption10,7 lt
—Average consumption11,1 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Ford TaurusSpecificationKia Carnival
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
6Gears6
255/45 R19Tyre size235/65 R17
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Ford TaurusSpecificationKia Carnival
5154 mmLength5115 mm
1935 mmWidth1985 mm
1542 mmHeight1740-1767 mm
1821 KgWeight1968-2046 Kg
2868 mmWheelbase3060 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2012 Ford Taurus and 2015 Kia Carnival approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Ford Taurus leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.25 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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