2009 Opel Agila vs. 2009 Kia Carnival
To start off, both 2009 Opel Agila 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 83 more horse power than 2009 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1280 kg more than 2009 Opel Agila. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Agila. 2009 Kia Carnival has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Carnival will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Opel Agila | 2009 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Opel | Kia |
| Model | Agila | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.6 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 75 L |
