2002 Ford Focus vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Focus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Focus would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Focus (170 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 834 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus.
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, 2008 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1256 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |
