2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2008 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2008 Kia Carnival and 2008 Volvo S80 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 Volvo S80 (207 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 642 kg more than 2008 Volvo S80.
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 Volvo S80 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2008 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Kia | Volvo |
Model | Carnival | S80 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1578 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |