2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sedona and 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 468 kg more than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer. (176 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sedona | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 42 L |
