2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 510 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Jazz | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |