2007 Audi S4 vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Audi S4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Audi S4 would be higher. At 4,161 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2012 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sedona weights approximately 454 kg more than 2007 Audi S4.
Because 2007 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 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 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Audi | Kia |
| Model | S4 | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
