2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 151 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg 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 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Carnival | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 2229 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |