2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Opel Movano
To start off, 2008 Opel Movano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 101 kg more than 2008 Opel Movano.
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, 2008 Opel Movano (290 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Movano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Movano has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Movano 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 | 2008 Opel Movano | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Sedona | Movano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2462 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |