2008 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2005 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Passat (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (137 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 Kia Carnival. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Passat | 2005 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Passat | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3597 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1231 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
