2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Legacy (163 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (148 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 342 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 (224 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy. 2006 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sedona | Legacy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 187 Nm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1633 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |