2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 2 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 107 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Because 2010 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Kia | BMW |
| Model | Sedona | 120 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
