2007 Ford Focus vs. 2006 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (223 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Sedona weights approximately 282 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Focus (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2006 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Focus | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2522 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1674 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
