2008 Opel Astra vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Opel Astra would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 942 kg more than 2008 Opel Astra.
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, 2009 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Astra. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Astra. 2009 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Astra has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Opel Astra | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Opel | Kia |
Model | Astra | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1278 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 75 L |