2009 Kia Sedona vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Kia Sedona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Kia Sedona would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Sedona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Kia Sedona. (160 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Sedona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Sedona weights approximately 254 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 Kia Sedona has automatic transmission and 2010 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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 | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Kia | Chevrolet |
Model | Sedona | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2902 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
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 | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |