2009 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2009 Kia Sorento 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. Both 2009 Kia Sorento and 2008 Kia Carnival are equipped with a 2,497 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 473 kg more than 2009 Kia Sorento.
Because 2009 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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, 2009 Kia Sorento (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival. 2008 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sorento has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Kia | Kia |
Model | Sorento | Carnival |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2497 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 320 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1988 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |