2006 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2006 Kia Sedona

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet HHR and 2006 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (195 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.

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 Kia Sedona (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet HHR. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet HHR.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet HHR 2006 Kia Sedona
Make Chevrolet Kia
Model HHR Sedona
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2194 cc 3497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 195 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 296 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 85.8 mm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2920 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 75 L


 

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