2008 Ford Focus vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Ford Focus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Focus (171 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (143 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus.
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, 2005 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2005 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1986 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |