2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Subaru Outback.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
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2008 Kia Carnival | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Carnival | Outback |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 242 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 227 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 8.1 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 | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |