2001 • Kia
Carnival
Kia Carnival 2.9 TD (126 Hp) 2001Overall Score55.5/100
2001 Kia Carnival vs 2003 Buick GL8 Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
2003 • Buick
GL8
Buick GL8 3.0 i V6 (172 Hp) 2003Overall Score56.25/100
WINNER
Buick GL8
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
55.5–56.25
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Kia CarnivalSpecificationBuick GL8
KiaMakeBuick
CarnivalModelGL8
2001Model year2003
MinivanBody typeMinivan
7Seats8
5Doors5
Performance
Kia CarnivalSpecificationBuick GL8
17,3 s0–100 km/h16,0 s
168 km/hTop speed168 km/h
2902 ccEngine displacement2980 cc
126 HPPower172 HP
338 NmTorque256 Nm
4Cylinders6
Fuel & Consumption
Kia CarnivalSpecificationBuick GL8
DieselFuel typePetrol
75 ltFuel tank95 lt
12 ltUrban consumption13 lt
7 ltExtra-urban consumption8,6 lt
8,3 ltAverage consumption—
Transmission & Chassis
Kia CarnivalSpecificationBuick GL8
Front-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears4
215/65 R15Tyre size215/70 R15
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Kia CarnivalSpecificationBuick GL8
4890 mmLength5115 mm
1900 mmWidth1845 mm
1730 mmHeight1730 mm
1880 KgWeight1805 Kg
2910 mmWheelbase3045 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
2001 Kia Carnival and 2003 Buick GL8 approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Buick GL8 leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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