2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Renault Laguna 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 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 570 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sedona | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |
