2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fusion 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 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 913 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fusion | Sedona |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1559 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1177 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |