2007 Honda Odyssey vs. 2012 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2012 Kia Sedona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Kia Sedona (271 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Kia Sedona weights approximately 566 kg more than 2007 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey 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, 2012 Kia Sedona (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Odyssey | 2012 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Odyssey | Sedona |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3469 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 244 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |