2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2009 Chrysler 300 and 2009 Kia Sedona were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (360 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (160 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 358 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chrysler 300 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 Chrysler 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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 Chrysler 300 (527 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sedona. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
| Make | Chrysler | Kia |
| Model | 300 | Sedona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 527 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
