2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Mazda Etude 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 930 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
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 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
Make | Kia | Mazda |
Model | Sedona | Etude |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |