2009 Ford E-350 vs. 2009 Kia Sedona
To start off, both 2009 Ford E-350 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 319 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
Because 2009 Ford E-350 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 Ford E-350. 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 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Sedona. (350 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-350 | 2009 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | E-350 | Sedona |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 15 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 80 L |