2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2008 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 2 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volvo S80 (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Carnival. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Carnival weights approximately 382 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Carnival. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volvo S80 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, 2010 Volvo S80 (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Carnival. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Volvo S80 | 2008 Kia Carnival | |
Make | Volvo | Kia |
Model | S80 | Carnival |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 281 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 2220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |