2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Carnival weights approximately 242 kg more than 2008 Jeep Liberty.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival. 2008 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Liberty | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Liberty | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3700 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 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 | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 75 L |