2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Kia Sedona and 2006 Volkswagen Polo 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 97 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 836 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sedona | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
