2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 vs. 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 and 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi.
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 3.8 (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi. 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona 3.8 | 2007 Kia Sedona 2.9 CRDi | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sedona | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
