2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sedona (250 HP) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 Kia Sedona (343 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2005 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sedona | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 174 HP |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
