2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 606 kg more than 2008 Mazda 6.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda 6 has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda 6 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2008 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sedona | 6 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2261 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 207 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1384 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |