2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Cadillac CTS
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Cadillac CTS were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Cadillac CTS (212 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 395 kg more than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Because 2007 Cadillac CTS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Cadillac CTS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Kia | Cadillac |
| Model | Sedona | CTS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 66 L |
