2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Skoda Fabia 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 908 kg more than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Kia | Skoda |
Model | Carnival | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |