2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 373 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Buick Lucerne | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Buick | Kia |
Model | Lucerne | Sedona |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 308 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |