2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Kia | Nissan |
| Model | Sedona | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 80 L |
