2008 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sedona (142 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (140 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 410 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. (212 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Hyundai Santa Fe | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Hyundai | Kia |
Model | Santa Fe | Sedona |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2351 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |