2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
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 Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 22 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 725 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Legacy 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Kia | Subaru |
| Model | Sedona | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 64 L |
