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 2,497 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 610 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 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sedona | Impreza |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |