2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2007 Kia Sedona and 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sedona | Golf |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
