2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (230 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 695 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 2005 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna 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 (350 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sienna. (328 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2005 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sedona | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 328 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 76 L |