2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Renault Logan 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 708 kg more than 2008 Renault Logan.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Logan 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 Renault Logan | |
Make | Kia | Renault |
Model | Carnival | Logan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 17.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |