2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Opel Corsa 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 315 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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.
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2008 Kia Sedona | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Kia | Opel |
Model | Sedona | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |