2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Hyundai Grandeur
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Grandeur 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 151 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Grandeur.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Grandeur (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Grandeur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2010 Hyundai Grandeur 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. 2010 Hyundai Grandeur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 Hyundai Grandeur | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Carnival | Grandeur |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1837 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |