2008 Ford Focus vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Ford Focus. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1113 kg more than 2008 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Focus. 2010 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. 2010 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Focus | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
