2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sedona and 2009 Renault Thalia 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 Kia Sedona (160 HP) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 515 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (160 Nm). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Kia Sedona | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Sedona | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2902 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2473 mm |
