2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 14 kg more than 2010 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2010 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, 2010 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona. 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Kia | Land Rover |
| Model | Sedona | Freelander |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 68 L |
