2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Seat Altea
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Seat Altea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Seat Altea would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 418 kg more than 2007 Seat Altea.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Seat Altea.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Seat Altea | |
Make | Kia | Seat |
Model | Carnival | Altea |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2083 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |