2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Lada Niva
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sedona and 2006 Lada Niva 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 114 more horse power than 2006 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Lada Niva.
Because 2006 Lada Niva 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 Lada Niva 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 Kia Sedona (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lada Niva. (129 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lada Niva. 2006 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2006 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2006 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Kia | Lada |
| Model | Sedona | Niva |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
