2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2,901 cc (4 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 654 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor. 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sedona | Condor |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 310 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |