2008 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2011 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Dakota (303 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sedona weights approximately 293 kg more than 2008 Dodge Dakota.
Because 2008 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota (446 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Dodge | Kia |
Model | Dakota | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4701 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1829 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |