2006 Subaru Impreza vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 610 kg more than 2006 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Impreza 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 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Impreza. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Subaru Impreza | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Subaru | Kia |
| Model | Impreza | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
