2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Mazda 2
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sedona and 2006 Mazda 2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 2. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 840 kg more than 2006 Mazda 2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 2. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Mazda 2 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sedona | 2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
