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 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Carnival (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 889 kg more than 2008 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (132 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 | 2655 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2024 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
