2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2009 Kia Sportage 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 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 139 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sportage. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sportage weights approximately 402 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 2009 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sportage. (245 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2009 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Sedona | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
