2007 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2007 Kia Carnival and 2007 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S60 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Kia Carnival. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S60 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 584 kg more than 2007 Volvo S60.
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 Volvo S60 (351 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Carnival. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Carnival | 2007 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Kia | Volvo |
| Model | Carnival | S60 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
