2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sedona and 2008 Renault Thalia 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 (264 HP) has 190 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 285 kg more than 2008 Renault Thalia. 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 (350 Nm) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Thalia. (105 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Thalia. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Thalia 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 Thalia | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sedona | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
