2008 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,300 cc, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Sedona weights approximately 114 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. (340 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Blazer. 2010 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Blazer has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Blazer 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:
2008 Chevrolet Blazer | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Blazer | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3800 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 244 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1876 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |