2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Montego (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Mercury Montego.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sedona | Montego |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |
