2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 450 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (226 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
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2008 Kia Sedona | 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sedona | Outlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2358 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 60 L |