2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Nissan Micra 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 985 kg more than 2008 Nissan Micra.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Micra. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2008 Nissan Micra | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sedona | Micra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 88 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 46 L |