2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Because 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Chairman W.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | Kia | SsangYong |
Model | Sedona | Chairman W |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |