2007 Acura RDX vs. 2007 Kia Sedona

To start off, both 2007 Acura RDX and 2007 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona.

Because 2007 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX 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 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Acura RDX 2007 Kia Sedona
Make Acura Kia
Model RDX Sedona
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2299 cc 2901 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 240 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 2000 RPM
Torque 353 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.4 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 98 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1660 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2910 mm