2009 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 143 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Kia Carnival (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Captiva. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Captiva 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 Chevrolet Captiva | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Captiva | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2405 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |