2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (187 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 245 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 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, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Santa Fe | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
