2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (197 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 141 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.
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, 2009 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (272 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sedona | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Sedona | Montego |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5650 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |