2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sedona (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2008 Kia Opirus. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Opirus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Opirus weights approximately 612 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
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 (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Opirus. (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Opirus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2008 Kia Opirus | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sedona | Opirus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1897 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
