2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 601 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 2007 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
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2007 Kia Sedona | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sedona | Passat |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 221 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1374 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 62 L |