2008 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Ford Focus 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 2,902 cc (4 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 728 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (196 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Focus | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
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 | 0 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 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 |