2002 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (113 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 620 kg more than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. (289 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Alfa Romeo 156. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 has manual transmission. 2002 Alfa Romeo 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Kia |
Model | 156 | Sedona |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 75 L |