2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Freestyle (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 856 kg more than 2006 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Freestyle is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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, 2006 Ford Freestyle (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Freestyle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Freestyle | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
