2005 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Sedona |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |