2009 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2011 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2011 Kia Sedona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Kia Sedona. (271 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Sedona weights approximately 909 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe 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, 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe (461 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Sedona. (336 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2011 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Tahoe | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
