2009 Ford Focus vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2009 Ford Focus 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 Kia Carnival (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 982 kg more than 2009 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Focus | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 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 | 198 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1238 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |