2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sportage 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 598 kg more than 2006 Kia Sportage.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sportage. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2006 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Carnival | Sportage |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |