2007 Cadillac STS vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2007 Cadillac STS 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac STS (322 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 170 kg more than 2007 Cadillac STS.
Because 2007 Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS (427 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Cadillac STS | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Cadillac | Kia |
| Model | STS | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.2 seconds | 14.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 75 L |
