2007 Ford Mondeo vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Mondeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Mondeo would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Ford Mondeo.
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, 2007 Ford Mondeo (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Mondeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Mondeo | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Mondeo | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1478 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |