2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Mini Cooper 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 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
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 (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Kia | Mini |
| Model | Sedona | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
