2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mini Cooper would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 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 763 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper. 2006 Mini Cooper 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. 2006 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Carnival | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |