2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 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 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Because 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Sedona | 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sedona | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
