2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Subaru Impreza (316 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 595 kg more than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
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2008 Kia Sedona | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sedona | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |