2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Renault Kangoo
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Renault Kangoo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 890 kg more than 2007 Renault Kangoo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Kangoo. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sedona | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2900 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
