2009 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2010 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Carnival. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Carnival would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Galaxy (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Galaxy should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2010 Ford Galaxy.
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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Galaxy. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Carnival | 2010 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Kia | Ford |
Model | Carnival | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 189 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |