2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 175 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, 2009 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2009 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. 2009 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Fiesta | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |