2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle 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 914 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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 Volkswagen New Beetle. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Carnival | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
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 | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |