2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona.
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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2010 Honda Pilot 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. 2010 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Sedona | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 79 L |
