2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 4,806 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 452 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2009 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Kia | Porsche |
Model | Carnival | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4806 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 380 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 12.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 6.8 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 | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |