2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra 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, 2007 Nissan Xterra (382 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2007 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sedona | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |
