2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2007 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Carnival weights approximately 918 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 307.
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, 2007 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307. 2007 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 307 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 307 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 307 | 2007 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Peugeot | Kia |
Model | 307 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 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 | 182 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2168 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |