2007 Ford F-150 vs. 2008 Kia Sedona

To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford F-150. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford F-150 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Ford F-150.

Because 2007 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford F-150 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 Ford F-150 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2007 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford F-150 2008 Kia Sedona
Make Ford Kia
Model F-150 Sedona
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Pickup Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5407 cc 2902 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 495 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 97.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 106 mm 98 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1715 kg 2090 kg
Vehicle Length 5540 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 75 L


 

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