2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 948 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |