2009 Honda CR-V vs. 2007 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sedona. (142 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sedona weights approximately 531 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Kia Sedona (310 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda CR-V. (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda CR-V. 2007 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda CR-V has manual transmission. 2009 Honda CR-V 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.
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2009 Honda CR-V | 2007 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | CR-V | Sedona |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96.9 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 14.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |