2007 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Tucson would be higher. At 2,648 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Tucson.
Because 2007 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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 Hyundai Tucson (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Tucson | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Tucson | Carnival |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2648 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 241 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1668 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |