2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Peugeot 207. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Peugeot 207 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 794 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 207.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 207. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 207. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 207 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Peugeot 207 | |
Make | Kia | Peugeot |
Model | Carnival | 207 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 82 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 | 15.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |