2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 3 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 2,497 cc, 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 1128 kg more than 2011 Toyota iQ.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | iQ |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 995 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3051 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 32 L |