2006 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2010 Nissan Patrol is newer by 4 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (195 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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, 2010 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 2010 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sedona | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 559 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3075 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 98 L |
