2006 Honda CR-V 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 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda CR-V (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 110 kg more than 2006 Honda CR-V.
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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2006 Honda CR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda CR-V | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CR-V | Sedona |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |