2005 Hyundai Tucson vs. 2005 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Tucson and 2005 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sedona (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 617 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. 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, 2005 Kia Sedona (296 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tucson | 2005 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Tucson | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2087 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
