2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Peugeot 207 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 738 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Peugeot 207 (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Peugeot 207 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 207 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 207 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Kia | Peugeot |
| Model | Carnival | 207 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 119 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 49 L |
