2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 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 557 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (196 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Carnival | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1431 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 65 L |