2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 Acura RDX.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2008 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Acura | Kia |
| Model | RDX | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
