2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 2010 Kia Sedona

To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 239 kg more than 2010 Kia Sedona.

Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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. 2010 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Land Rover Defender 2010 Kia Sedona
Make Land Rover Kia
Model Defender Sedona
Year Released 2007 2010
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2401 cc 3800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 244 HP
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 9 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2229 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4610 mm 5131 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1984 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 3020 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 75 L 80 L