2008 Dodge Grand Caravan vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan and 2008 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan (240 HP) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan.
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 Dodge Grand Caravan (343 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm). This means 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Grand Caravan | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3952 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 142 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
