2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 BMW X6
To start off, 2010 BMW X6 is newer by 2 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X6 weights approximately 627 kg more than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Because 2010 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X6 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, 2010 BMW X6 (779 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 BMW X6 | |
Make | Kia | BMW |
Model | Carnival | X6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 480 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 779 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 2615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4879 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1689 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2934 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 85 L |