2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Atos is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sedona would be higher. 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 917 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Atos.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Atos. 2009 Hyundai Atos has automatic transmission and 2008 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2008 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Atos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Kia Sedona | 2009 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Kia | Hyundai |
Model | Sedona | Atos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 58 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 35 L |