2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 721 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
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 Toyota Avensis (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2005 Toyota Avensis has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Avensis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Avensis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |