2005 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 4 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sedona weights approximately 152 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sedona | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Kia | Toyota |
| Model | Sedona | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3489 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2087 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
