2008 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Cherokee 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 242 kg more than 2008 Jeep Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Cherokee (344 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Cherokee | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Jeep | Kia |
| Model | Cherokee | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
