2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 2,902 cc (4 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 521 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan 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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan. 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan 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 Volkswagen Tiguan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Carnival | 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carnival | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2078 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
