2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 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 933 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo. (115 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Lupo.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Carnival | Lupo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1716 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 34 L |