2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B4000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sedona (245 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B4000. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B4000.
Because 2007 Mazda B4000 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, 2007 Mazda B4000 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 (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B4000. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2007 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Kia | Mazda |
| Model | Sedona | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 74 L |
