2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Renault Logan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sedona (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2008 Renault Logan. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 230 kg more than 2008 Renault Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Logan. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Logan has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Logan 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 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sedona | Logan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
