2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Kia Sedona and 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Sedona, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. 2009 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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.
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2009 Kia Sedona | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Kia | Toyota |
Model | Sedona | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |