2009 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (199 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 639 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Accord | Sedona |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 199 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |