2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Nissan Rogue
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sedona and 2009 Nissan Rogue were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Rogue (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Nissan Rogue.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Rogue. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Rogue. 2009 Nissan Rogue has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Sedona has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Sedona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Rogue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Kia Sedona | 2009 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Kia | Nissan |
Model | Sedona | Rogue |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2501 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1631 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |