2006 Ford Escape vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 858 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Escape | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Escape | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 262 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |