2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2008 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 2,521 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2007 Volvo S80 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, 2007 Volvo S80 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2007 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Carnival | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 207 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2198 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |