2009 Cadillac CTS vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 430 kg more than 2009 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2009 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Carnival, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac CTS. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2009 Cadillac CTS has manual transmission. 2009 Cadillac CTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Cadillac CTS | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Cadillac | Kia |
Model | CTS | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3175 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |