2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mini Cooper 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 863 kg more than 2007 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Kia | Mini |
Model | Carnival | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 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 |