2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 4 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 1030 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
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 (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2011 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2011 Fiat Siena 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 | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Kia | Fiat |
| Model | Sedona | Siena |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2100 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 54 L |
