2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 2,655 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 914 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 186 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 2024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |