2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 696 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender 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 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sedona | Defender |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
