2008 Audi S8 vs. 2008 Kia Sedona

To start off, both 2008 Audi S8 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 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.

Because 2008 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 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 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Audi S8 2008 Kia Sedona
Make Audi Kia
Model S8 Sedona
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5204 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 444 HP 0 HP
Torque 540 Nm 224 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84.5 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 12.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 169 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.4 seconds 14.1 seconds
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1940 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1910 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.4 L/100km 14.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 75 L


 

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