2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,497 cc, 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 419 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V 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, 2009 Honda CR-V 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 (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Carnival | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
