2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Opel Signum
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Signum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Signum would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 Opel Signum.
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, 2008 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Opel Signum. (167 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Opel Signum. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Signum will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Sedona | 2007 Opel Signum | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Sedona | Signum |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |