2008 Kia Sedona vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sedona weights approximately 435 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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, 2011 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Kia Sedona | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Kia | Subaru |
Model | Sedona | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 225 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |