2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2011 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2011 Dacia Duster is newer by 3 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 790 kg more than 2011 Dacia Duster.
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, 2008 Kia Sedona (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dacia Duster. 2008 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2011 Dacia Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Dacia Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sedona | 2011 Dacia Duster | |
| Make | Kia | Dacia |
| Model | Sedona | Duster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2673 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
