2004 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 4,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Sedona weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (441 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Kia Sedona 2005 Toyota Tundra
Make Kia Toyota
Model Sedona Tundra
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Minivan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3490 cc 4669 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 296 Nm 441 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 7 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2178 kg 2170 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 5550 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1820 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 3270 mm
Fuel Consumption 10.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 14.7 L/100km 15.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 100 L


 

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