2008 Jeep Patriot 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 Jeep Patriot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Jeep Patriot would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Carnival weights approximately 354 kg more than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2008 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot 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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot. 2010 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Jeep Patriot | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Jeep | Kia |
Model | Patriot | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1866 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |