2009 Kia Carnival vs. 2010 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2010 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2009 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Toyota Sienna.
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, 2010 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Carnival. 2010 Toyota Sienna has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Carnival has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Carnival will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Carnival | 2010 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Carnival | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1966 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |