2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Kia Magentis
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Kia Magentis were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 510 kg more than 2008 Kia Magentis.
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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Magentis. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Magentis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Carnival | Magentis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1478 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |