2008 Acura TL vs. 2008 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2008 Acura TL 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Acura TL (258 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (250 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura TL weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Acura TL 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 TL 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 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura TL. (316 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Acura TL | 2008 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Acura | Kia |
Model | TL | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1578 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |