2008 Kia Carnival vs. 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco 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 690 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco (240 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Carnival | 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Carnival | Scirocco |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1988 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4256 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1404 mm |