2004 Jaguar XK vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Jaguar XK.
Because 2004 Jaguar XK 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 2004 Jaguar XK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2004 Jaguar XK (394 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Jaguar XK | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Jaguar | Kia |
Model | XK | Sedona |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 394 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |