2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Mazda 6
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 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 3,726 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 863 kg more than 2009 Mazda 6.
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, 2009 Mazda 6 (365 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2009 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Carnival | 6 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3726 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 272 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
