2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2008 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2009 Kia Sedona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Volkswagen Citi 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. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 658 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Citi.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Citi. 2009 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Sedona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Kia Sedona | 2008 Volkswagen Citi | |
Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
Model | Sedona | Citi |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1423 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 350 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 76.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 857 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 49 L |