2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
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 Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Lupo 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 1023 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (115 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Carnival | Lupo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 16.8 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 | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 34 L |