2007 Kia Sedona vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 5 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 2,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 540 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Sedona | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sedona | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2900 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |