2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Nissan Murano

To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 118 kg more than 2009 Nissan Murano.

Because 2009 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano 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, 2009 Nissan Murano (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2009 Nissan Murano has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Kia Carnival 2009 Nissan Murano
Make Kia Nissan
Model Carnival Murano
Year Released 2008 2009
Body Type Minivan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2496 cc 3498 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 231 HP
Torque 224 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.4:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 175 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14.5 seconds 8.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1988 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2830 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 82 L


 

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