2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Audi A3
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi A3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi A3 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 728 kg more than 2007 Audi A3.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi A3. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi A3. 2007 Audi A3 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. 2007 Audi A3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Audi A3 | |
Make | Kia | Audi |
Model | Carnival | A3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |