2003 Holden UTE vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2006 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden UTE would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 500 kg more than 2003 Holden UTE.
Because 2003 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden UTE | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Holden | Kia |
| Model | UTE | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
