2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 742 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Carnival | Golf |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1894 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1336 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |