2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Kia Sedona

To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sedona. (264 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1300 kg more than 2008 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Bentley Arnage 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 2009 Bentley Arnage. 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sedona. (350 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sedona.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Arnage 2008 Kia Sedona
Make Bentley Kia
Model Arnage Sedona
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3778 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 264 HP
Engine RPM 4100 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 350 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2585 kg 1285 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 15.7 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.5 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 80 L


 

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