2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sedona and 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 512 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sedona | Jetta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1674 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
