2006 Seat Leon 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 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 886 kg more than 2006 Seat Leon.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Seat Leon. (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Seat Leon. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2006 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2006 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Seat | Kia |
Model | Leon | Carnival |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |