2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 866 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (189 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |