2009 Audi TT vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2009 Audi TT and 2009 Kia Carnival were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi TT (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 850 kg more than 2009 Audi TT.
Because 2009 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT 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, 2009 Audi TT (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi TT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | TT | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 75 L |
