2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 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 818 kg more than 2008 Mazda 3.
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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Carnival | 3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |