2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 SsangYong Kyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 SsangYong Kyron would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 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 65 kg more than 2006 SsangYong Kyron.
Because 2006 SsangYong Kyron is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 SsangYong Kyron. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2006 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Carnival | Kyron |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |