2008 SsangYong Rexton vs. 2011 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2011 Kia Carnival is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Carnival weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 SsangYong Rexton.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Carnival. 2011 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2008 SsangYong Rexton has manual transmission. 2008 SsangYong Rexton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 SsangYong Rexton | 2011 Kia Carnival | |
Make | SsangYong | Kia |
Model | Rexton | Carnival |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2696 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |