2005 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Mini Cooper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2009 Mini Cooper.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Kia Carnival | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Carnival | Cooper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |