2005 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 3,489 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sedona (296 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sedona | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
