2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Fiesta 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 63 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (79 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 995 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2004 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2004 Ford Fiesta 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.
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2004 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Sedona |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |