2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 659 kg more than 2009 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2009 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder 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 Pathfinder (391 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2009 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Carnival | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3954 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
