2008 Ford Galaxy 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 Galaxy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Galaxy would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 492 kg more than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Galaxy | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Galaxy | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1728 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |