2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (245 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Carnival | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |
