2009 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 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 942 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka.
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, 2008 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (136 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Ka | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Ka | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 2078 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |