2007 Chrysler Pacifica vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 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 3,951 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Pacifica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Pacifica should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Chrysler Pacifica.
Because 2007 Chrysler Pacifica 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 Chrysler Pacifica 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 Chrysler Pacifica (355 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler Pacifica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Pacifica | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | Pacifica | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3951 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 253 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |
