2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 486 kg more than 2009 Kia Sedona.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Kia Sedona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender 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, 2009 Kia Sedona (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sedona | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Kia | Land Rover |
Model | Sedona | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 93 L |