2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 3,191 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 718 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
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2008 Kia Sedona | 2009 Land Rover Freelander | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sedona | Freelander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3191 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 229 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 317 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |