2008 Peugeot 307 vs. 2012 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2012 Kia Carnival is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 307 would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Carnival weights approximately 752 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, 2012 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Peugeot 307 | 2012 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Peugeot | Kia |
Model | 307 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
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 | 142 HP |
Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1468 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |